373 Weeks in the Making

It took 373 weeks after becoming pregnant for the Postpartum Collection to come to fruition.

During my first trimester, I devoured every book on pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding that I could get my hands on; but eventually, repeatedly encountering the devastating maternal mortality rates in the United States sent my anxiety spiraling. I found my power in childbirth and, for a couple days, let my guard down – until my son was rushed to the NICU and I plummeted into a deep depression. I felt like I was constantly failing, but was too ashamed to seek help.

I found the smallest ray of light in a watercolor course my husband gifted to me after my son’s recovery. Much like becoming a mother, I was immediately humbled, frustrated, and in love with the medium and wanted to learn all I could. I was still struggling, but was able to create again. Not long after, I delved into weaving and began advocating for women’s health issues. I found the courage to get professional help around my son’s fifth birthday and am finally ready to share my story.