Tag: motherhood

What Really Happens When You Fail A Postpartum Depression Screening

By Kimberly Zapata I was in the bathroom, enjoying a few moments of much needed silence and solitude, when my phone rang. I didn’t hear it. My cell is always set to silent. But I saw the number pop up on my FitBit. It was my son’s pediatrician. I should have answered. I knew why … Continue reading What Really Happens When You Fail A Postpartum Depression Screening

What It’s Really Like To Parent With Bipolar Disorder

By Kimberly Zapata I’ve never liked the color white. It is bland, cold, sterile and is the backdrop for most bad memories. My father died in a windowless white room — in a white bed, covered in white sheets. My first apartment was white, and the unfinished walls were a stark reminder that this arrangement … Continue reading What It’s Really Like To Parent With Bipolar Disorder

To The Suicidal Mama Struggling To Stay Alive

By Kimberly Zapata Dearest Mama, You may not know me — and I may not know you — but I see you. I get you. I understand you. I know exactly what you are thinking and how you feel. Of course, I know that may not mean much. My virtual compassion does not make you feel any … Continue reading To The Suicidal Mama Struggling To Stay Alive