A blog is a great way to keep caring friends and family informed about what’s going on. Blogs are also often encouraging and comforting to strangers who have had similar experiences.
But blogs like this also attract comments from people who have not read carefully, who lack compassion, or who just lack experience with mental health issues. After all, if you don’t believe in post-partum depression, you can’t really be compassionate towards someone who’s got it.
If one of my friends has constructive, compassionate criticism or exhortation for me, I’ll let their critical comment stand; but when a stranger criticizes me, without introducing themselves, without any compassion, I feel no obligation to accept their comment.
I absolutely agree!
Comment by Rick — December 5, 2006 @ 3:08 pm
I agree as well…there is no reason to put up with that.
Comment by Larry — December 5, 2006 @ 4:09 pm
I must of missed something. Sorry though that there are people out there that don’t understand what you are going through. Its okay Marcy. Who needs them.
Comment by Sandra — December 5, 2006 @ 5:12 pm
Hey Marcy,
The office has calmed down and I’m playing blog catch up. Whatever has been said to you just remember you don’t have to put up with anything. This is your place and know that you are loved by those of us who have come to know you.
Now Amy— Marcy she’s adorable. What a beautiful blessing you guys have. In time everything will be fine. Sounds like you’ve got a great family and some wonderful friends
((((hugs)))))
♥ Dawn
Comment by Dawn — December 5, 2006 @ 5:41 pm
Sorry, guys, I guess I didn’t give enough info! I got a nasty comment this morning that I decided not to let through. I’m sure the person who wrote it has their own struggles…
Comment by Marcy — December 5, 2006 @ 7:34 pm
Hey Marcy,
Did you hear about or catch the CBS report last night on PPD? It was very eye opening. I think it was CBS it might have been NBC or ABC. I bet you can find and the story link and it would be a great place to refer anyone to who doesn’t understand your sickness. The good news, as I’m sure you know, is that it is very treatable and you are doing exactly the right thing by getting help. Before long you’ll be the same old Marcy, fussing about how hard it is to tune a hammered dulcimer - only you’ll be doing it with a baby on your hip!
Looking forward to better times for you,
Dan Landrum
Comment by Dan Landrum — December 6, 2006 @ 4:39 pm
“Before long you’ll be the same old Marcy, fussing about how hard it is to tune a hammered dulcimer - only you’ll be doing it with a baby on your hip!”
Now there’s an idea, Marcy! Train Amy to tune your dulcimer! Start the next time you do it so she’ll know the routine, soon enough - it’ll be ingrained in her! Then you’ll _have_ to buy her dulcimer when she gets bigger - or give her _yours_, then _you’ll_ _have_ to buy another one for yourself! And, of course, it won’t do to have anything less than a JRS 5-octave witih dampers!
(OK, so I admit I have A.M.I.S.!)
The prayers continue…….
Rick
Comment by Rick — December 6, 2006 @ 6:48 pm