Welcome to my Anonymom series.  Real moms talking about their deepest and darkest moments - anonymously.  Anonymom episodes may consist of difficult topics including miscarriage, infertility, separation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other potentially triggering issues.  Names have been changed to protect the identity of the mom.

This episode features Megan, a mom who became pregnant at 18 and was a single parent for her daughter's entire life.  Now that her daughter is also 19, Megan is working through what it means to be an empty nester and how to get herself "back on track".  She also talks about..

- how her daughter's biological father was abusive, in and out of jail, and planned to kidnap their child

- what it was like working full time and having a child to raise on her own

- how she copes with her daughter's medical and mental health issues

This podcast should not be substituted for legitimate mental health treatment.  If you or a mom you know is struggling with mental health difficulties during pregnancy, postpartum, or beyond, contact Postpartum Support International at 800-944-4773 or visit www.postpartum.net.  If you are worried about your safety or the safety of a loved one, please call for help immediately at 911 or by reaching out to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.