Real post partum depression

I posted this at GHFF too:

I have something horrible to report. One of my neighbors killed herself two nights ago. She stopped her car on the shoulder of a busy highway, got out of her car, and started to cross the highway. She was hit and killed by a tractor trailer within 5 seconds. Witnesses say it was like she waited for the truck to get close enough so he could not stop. She had been suffering from post partum depression - her baby is 3 months old.

I think GH is writing this story more true than people realize.

That is absolutely horrifying. I truly feel for anyone in that situation.

That is sad. My heart breaks for that baby who will not know it's mother.

That's just so terrible. Kathy, did you know her well? My prayers are with her family & friends.

I have said before, when people have complained that the PPD s/l is dragging on too long, that IRL it's not something you get over in a couple of weeks, & GH is writing it realistically (for a change).

I am so sorry about your neighbor, Kathy. I can't even imagine what her family & friends are going thru.

That is truly sad and horrific. My heart goes out to that family.

With GH, they never write realistically, so this is the only chance they have to draw viewers in. Although, I can't stand this s/l, I get that it's real. We all know it'll be over in a month or so.

KathyLuvsJason wrote:I posted this at GHFF too:

I have something horrible to report. One of my neighbors killed herself two nights ago. She stopped her car on the shoulder of a busy highway, got out of her car, and started to cross the highway. She was hit and killed by a tractor trailer within 5 seconds. Witnesses say it was like she waited for the truck to get close enough so he could not stop. She had been suffering from post partum depression - her baby is 3 months old.

I think GH is writing this story more true than people realize.

This is terrible Kathy...I don't know the ladty but I feel bad for her and the family...


And I totally agree about how Gh is writing it....for ONCE we can actually say they're doing a good job.

I am so sorry to hear that. It's so sad, my thoughts and prayers will be with the family

My thoughts & prayers are with her family, Kathy.


As for GH...ICAM w/ y'all. I think GH has done a pretty good job w/ the realism of PPD--from the family's reaction to Robin's behavior. It may not be the happiest s/l we've seen, but it's definitely the one that seems the most true to life (which I think is important when dealing with issues such as this). & I think KMc did a fantastic job in her portrayal.