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566 Likes, 30 Comments - Melissa Esplin (@melissapher) on Instagram: “"It's okay if the only thing you did today was breathe." I'm opening up about my mental health and…”

A mom is sharing what it's like being diagnosed with postpartum depression so other mothers may realize they are not alone.

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Why do we take one bad day and allow that to define us as a bad mommy? Sometimes what you need is a little grace. Having postpartum depression doesn't make you a bad mom. It didn't make me one either.

111 Likes, 11 Comments - @kidsinthehouse on Instagram: “Check out our website for information on how to support women suffering from postpartum depression…”

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