Heather MacDonald had a breakdown after the birth of her first child. She went to hospital and was put on medication that would normally knock out an elephant. After two months, she could sit still for the first time in six and a half months.
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.