I was on the verge of a psychosis. This is really just a hormonal imbalance that creates this tremendous sadness and depression. I find it so ironic that there are some men in the world that talk about postpartum being something imaginary. The best email that I get is from sisters and brothers and husbands who say, thank you for writing about what you've gone through.
With her blog, Dooce, Heather Armstrong ushered in a new genre of confessional writing online, inspiring millions of readers and creators. To honor her legacy, we are replaying the episode from 2011. Among many things, we talked about suicide and depression, so please be forewarned.