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 Allison, a recently divorced single mother of 2 who experienced a miscarriage, became an emergency foster parent, and became pregnant again all in less than a year.  She also talks about.. 

- her experience with mental illness which resulted in suicidal thinking, inpatient stays, and residential treatment for depression and an eating disorder

- having to unexpectedly become an emergency foster parent for her niece and helping her cope with a trauma background

- managing her own mental health amidst a divorce and how she uses skills she learned in treatment to overcome these difficulties

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.