Trigger Warning
Some of the stories on this website may be difficult to read, hear, or see. Raiye’s experience as a young mother experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts after pregnancy reflects the lived experiences of women, birthing people, and families across our society, and it is important that these voices are heard. However, if this or any other story brings up difficult memories or feelings for you, support services are listed on the Find Support page and on the Maternal Mental Health Alliance website.
Raiye
“The day I reached my lowest, I remember thinking, ‘I can’t live like this’. I sat on the floor, cried for hours. I wrote his name at the top of my page. My son, my world.”
— Raiye
Listen to Raiye’s story of young motherhood and suicidality, in her own words.
