This is My Brave – Live Storytelling About Postpartum Depression

About the Video

A YouTube playlist curated by This is My Brave Inc., an organization that highlights personal stories of mental illness and addiction. Videos feature live performances of parent’s sharing their experiences with postpartum depression.

Why We Like It

Videos showcase parents who have struggled with and are working to overcome substance use.
Parents share their experiences of moments in crisis and how they found support.

In each video, parents share how reaching out for help was a turning point in their journey to being well. We encourage any mother or family member who is struggling to reach out for professional support, through Postpartum Support International or one of the resources listed below.

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