My Nonprofit Reviews

I was in the darkest period of my life during what I had expected to be the happiest time as a new Mom. I was dealing with postpartum anxiety, depression, and PTSD all while navigating life as a parent and caring for a newborn. I felt scared and isolated. My OB and PCP had no resources to provide me in the way of support services. I did not know where to turn for help. That is when I found Postpartum Support Virginia's website. With a few easy clicks I was able to find a support group of other parents experiencing PMADs. I will never forget coming to the group for the first time and the amazing facilitators who were holding the doors open, helping with strollers ,and offering water and cozy seats. These simple gestures of kindness meant a lot to a new Mom who has been living in survival mode. I attended the group every week in person and then online when the pandemic began. For the first time, I felt like I was in a space where other people really understood what I was going through and could offer me support, hope, and friendship. There was no judgement. There was space to grieve, process, share, listen, be comforted, and inspired. Some of the connections I made during the social support group meetings are lifelong. The weekly group allowed me to set down any shame or blame I had felt over having PMADs and gave me the support I needed to come out of the other side healed. My PSVa Support Group helped save my life and I will be forever grateful.