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When Amy became a mom, she thought she had to “grin and bear it.” Instead, she found herself battling exhaustion, anxiety, and postpartum rage that left her terrified of her own reactions.
In this raw and compassionate conversation, Amy shares what it felt like to lose control, the turning point that led her to accept medication, and how she found her way back to herself. We also talk about cultural stigma, the importance of support networks, and why giving kids honest language around emotions matters.
Whether you’ve experienced postpartum rage yourself or love someone who has, this episode is a powerful reminder that naming our struggles is the first step to healing.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- Postpartum rage is common but often overlooked — and deserves recognition and support.
- Accepting medication is not failure; it can be a lifeline.
- Cultural attitudes toward mental health still impact how we seek help.
- Parenting without a “village” leaves many mothers isolated and vulnerable.
- Honest conversations with children about emotions help break generational cycles of silence.
🎧 Sound Bites
- “I was terrified I was going to hurt my kids — and that’s when I knew I needed help.”
- “Taking Lexapro didn’t make me a failure. It made me a better mom, a better wife, and a better me.”
- “Most grown adults can’t handle their emotions — why do we expect parents to always hold it together?”
- “We all deserve at least one person we can fall apart with, snot bubbles and all, without judgment.”
- “Postpartum rage isn’t an official diagnosis, but it is very, very real.”
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