Why I Didn’t Tell Anyone About My Postpartum Depression
By Kimberly Zapata I knew I was struggling with postpartum depression when my daughter was just six weeks old. I
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Depression
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
By Kimberly Zapata “If I go out on a run,” I said. “I am taking time away from my family. If
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Life, With A Side Of Sadness
I love cool, early morning runs, the sound of leaf blowers and iced PSLs (pumpkin spice lattes, for those still
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To The Man Who Loves Me In Spite Of My Depression
Dearest Husband, When we met many, many years ago, we were both so young. We were both so innocent. And
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This Is What Depression Really Feels Like
It has been a difficult month. A dark and dreary month. A wet, impossibly cold, and impossibly painful month. My
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Considering Suicide At 3:30AM
I’ve only seen 3:30 A.M. a handful of times: at the end of a long night of hair holding and
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I Found The Moon: Coming Out Of A Depressive Episode
“The moon,” my daughter yelled. “Look Mommy, the moon.” The sky was a faint shade of blue; in fact, since
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