#10 - A Husband Who "Up and Left", Homeschooling, and Life Threatening Allergies (Anonymom series)

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 Sarah, a mom to 3 girls and a newly single parent after she reports her husband "up and left".  She goes in depth about how this separation was actually a long time coming due to his complicated history of mental illness, how she coped through this herself, and how she continues to adjust to parenting on her own.  She also goes into difficulties associated with homeschooling and having children with life threatening allergies.  Her wish is that moms can be less judgmental and more accepting of each other, and her advice will help you focus on what's going right instead of what's going wrong.  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.