• Balancing work, family, and personal life becomes overwhelming. The constant weight of sadness makes it hard to be the mother, wife, and friend I want to be.

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• Building and maintaining relationships has become a significant challenge. The trauma has left me feeling detached and mistrustful, making it hard to connect with others on a deep, meaningful level.

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• Social situations are fraught with anxiety as I compare myself to others. The pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards makes it challenging to engage confidently in various aspects of life.

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• Connecting with my baby and partner becomes challenging, as the weight of depression and anxiety isolates me from those I love. The fear of judgment and the struggle to ask for help create a sense of loneliness in my new role as a mother.

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