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Why “Just Ask For Help” Is Terrible Advice For Moms With PPD

You show up at your friend’s house excited to meet the new baby. But when she opens the door, she doesn’t look like the tired-but-glowing new mom you’d imagined. Something feels different. She seems overwhelmed in a way that’s hard to name. She’s clutching the baby tightly to her chest. You offer to take him for a bit so she can rest, even just for an hour. She declines, quickly.On your way out, you scramble for something helpful to say. You can tell something isn’t right, even if you can’t quite explain why. So you land on what feels safe: “Please, just ask for help.” The door closes and you’...