After the birth of your first daughter, you experienced a severe depression that led to a short stay in a mental hospital. "As the depression got worse and I revealed bits of it here and there, the response that I got from my readers was so supportive," she says. She credits them with helping her save her life.
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.