A Daily Dose of Tetons

Greetings Glitter Crew,

I suffered from severe post-partum depression in 2008 when I had my first son.

How? Why?

Everyone would ask “How are you doing?” and I would say “Great, wonderful, never better!” Because I’m known as “Happy Linda” and I didn’t want to lead on that I was FREAKING OUT inside. I thought I wasn’t a good enough mother. I felt like a failure.

I didn’t realize my mental state until my OB gave me a survey and I answered 100% yes to every question, except for “I’ve had thoughts of killing my child.”

She prescribed me anti-depressants.

My hubby, who loves me dearly, saw me withering. So instead of pills, he prescribed me the Tetons!

We took a trip to Grand Teton National Park. Sitting next to him, staring at the mountains while holding my son who I loved with all my heart, I burst into tears. I realized…every little thing I stressed about was irrelevant.

The only thing that mattered in life were the people I love, that’s my true happiness. I overcame depression at that moment. It was a switch for me.

For someone who needs to hear it today…find your own version of the Tetons.

Find the small things that are worth living for and quit stressing over every other thing. Because it’s not worth it. It’s not worth the anxiety. Do you know what’s worth it? YOU and the ones you love. Nothing else matters!

Happy living your life to it’s fullest!

XOXO,

Linda