Postpartum depression is a lie

There is no such thing as PPD. People just go into shock when they realize—immediately after their children are born—that they do not feel the immense love, joy, or happiness they had been told to expect. Realizing that they do not feel love, in particular, is the most devastating part for them; it is incredibly difficult to come to terms with the fact that the love they thought would empower them to overcome any obstacle simply isn't there. Because what’s done is done—there is no escape. They feel trapped.