Dog days are defined as “a time period or event that is very hot or stagnant, or marked by dull lack of progress.”
That’s kind of what the thick of PPD feels like. Stagnant. Dull. Lack of progress.
But you know? At some point, that feeling ends. And you realize you ARE making progress. Will there be setbacks? Probably. But that doesn’t mean you’re back to zero. It’s like the random hot day of 90+ degree temps we get here into October.
It’s not permanent. Tomorrow will be better.
In some ways, I’m glad we’re wrapping up the rally soon and in others? I’d keep going like this, letting women tell their stories, indefinitely. I think that’s what’s most important in terms of busting the stigma that surrounds mental illness.
The next-to-final post of the rally is a vlog from Kim.
Kim’s story is one of setbacks, but also of hope.
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Kim is a warrior mom, a Boy Mom, and all around awesome. She also has Chuck Norris on speed dial. My heart and thoughts have been constantly with her for the past three weeks now. But so have Chuck’s, so she’s good. 🙂
She writes the blog All Work and No Play Makes Mommy Go Something Something and you can find her on Twitter.
Thank you so much for having me here and being a part of something this phenomenal. Xoxo
I love your face, Kim. Love. I wouldn’t have thought of doing it without you.
The video is not working for me for some reason, but I wanted to comment anyway and say how much I heart Kim and how she is such a brave, amazing woman. xoxo
Thank you for your support Nicole 😉
I do love some Kim. She’s totally awesome.
Video works for me. Great message, hope it helps those who are in need.
I really hope so too!
I love that I finally get to witness you in person talking. I love you. You are my inspiration.
Donna, I love you too. You have an amazing gift to make me smile 😉
I was totally excited to hear her talking, too!!
I love how you refer to yourself as a survivor. Yes, yes, yes!!!!
I’m really glad you opened up that day because there really is help. You’re a wonderful spokesperson for this!
Thank you! Asking for help was definitely the hardest part in this!
I’m glad she opened up, too. And I’m even more glad she’s a survivor.
Great vlog Kim!!! It is so helpful to hear your story. Thank you.
Thank you!!!
Thank you Amy!!
I wish I could take this video with me and travel back in time to me about 6 weeks post partum as well. This was wonderful, thank you!
I wished that you did too. Hugs
Ugh, me too. I wish I’d had this in the hospital and at 8 days when they said “You know, we think maybe you’re not doing so well.” In my heart, I knew I wasn’t. I wish I’d had this then.
What a great vlog! Both of you ladies are an inspiration to moms everywhere, with and without PPD/A.
Love the picture montage at the end. It’s really powerful.
Thank you for sharing your story!
It is so important that we talk about it so that we can help other moms 🙂
Thanks for those kind words.
Love you Kim! Great job! xoxoxo 🙂
Lobe you too Lex xoxox
Love you too Lex xoxox
Oh, Kim has me wrapped around her finger.
I adore her, and the fighter in her.
I so do.
You have to fight an I thank you for kicking me in the ass when I need it.
Woo hoo, Kim! Great first vlog. Love seeing your face and hearing your voice. You are a sweetheart who isn’t afraid to say “fart” on camera 😉
This message is important, and especially coming from someone who has lived it. Thanks for sharing it in this way. This is a keeper.
(PS Great job Miranda! I’m catching up on rally posts but you rocked this, sister. Good on ya.)
I adore you Kim and your message is gentle yet firm.
I <3 you both. You guys are awesome. And I love that even while Kim is being real and telling her story, she still managed to work in some fart talk 😉
Go Kimberly with your vlogging self! Don’t be nervous. You did a great job.
I don’t know what to say. I’ve started 3 times. I’m in tears, and I didn’t expect to be. I guess I just want to say Thanks and You did good.
I LOVED THIS! Kim! I love your voice! I love your face! I love your message!
Excellent post!
Thank you for sharing your words on this vlog. Makes me wish I had seen these things and read such great blogs when I was 4 and 5 weeks post-partum. If I could go back in time, I’d tell myself that it’s okay to have these feelings, but you don’t have to live with them. There is help out there. We need to all stick together and be warrior moms with each other!
Beautifully said!
Thank you for getting this message out!