Baby Quote by Brooke Shields
“I suffered from post-natal depression after Rowan was born. I had a healthy, beautiful baby girl and I couldn't look at her. I couldn't hold her, smile at her. All I wanted was to disappear and die.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal testimony, Brooke Shields, 2020
A mother describes severe postpartum depression, feeling detached from her newborn and wishing to escape, highlighting mental health struggles after birth.
In simple terms: Postpartum depression can make a mother feel numb and hopeless.
Key Takeaway
Seek help early and support mental health.
Themes
mental health
motherhood
depression
Mood
somber
empathetic
Type
personal
testimonial
When to use this quote
- new mother support groups
- therapy
- family awareness
- healthcare screening
Key Concepts
postpartum
isolation
psychological distress
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources can help new mothers?
- How can society better support postpartum mental health?
A Different Perspective
Stigma may prevent mothers from speaking out.
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