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After years of feeling alone in their rare postpartum experience, Chelsea finally connects with someone who truly understands—the hemorrhage, the tumor, the trauma, and the fight to survive while parenting. In this episode, Chelsea reflects on how one unexpected connection through social media felt like oxygen after years of suffocation.

Sometimes, one “me too” is all it takes to change everything.

🗝️ Key Takeaways

• Carrying rare and complex medical trauma often feels isolating.
  
• Finding one person who understands can be life-changing.
  
• Connection doesn’t always come from big communities—sometimes one “me too” is enough.
  
• Online “pocket friends” can provide powerful support and belonging.
  
• Sharing our stories creates bridges for others to find their puzzle piece.

💬 Sound Bites

1. “That connection felt like oxygen when I didn’t even realize I was suffocating.”
   
2. “I carried my story for years thinking I was the only one—and then suddenly I wasn’t.”
   
3. “One Me Too can carry you through years of inner battles.”
   
4. “One social media connection can change your life.”

*As mentioned in this episode, check out Kathryn's Instagram @BeyondTheBirthTrauma

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Special Thanks to Steve Audy for the use of our theme song: Quiet Connection

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