A New Mom "Screamed Into The Void" On Threads, And Thousands Of Moms Answered

FatCamera/E+/Getty ImagesThere is truly nothing that can prepare you for being a mother. Those first days, weeks, and months with a newborn come with the stark reality that your life — and your very being — have been permanently changed forever. On top of that, you are sleep deprived, being used as a constant food source, have fluctuating hormones, and literally don’t have the use of your hands. Even with the best support system of friends and family, it’s hard. Without it, it’s nearly impossible. Mix in some postpartum depression, and you could be looking at a crisis. I remember that those fi