Postpartum depression: 15 mothers give us a great lesson in solidarity (images)

Photos: They offer messages of support to all mothers

Postpartum depression affects about 10-15% of new mothers around the world. The “Good Mother Project” is a series of beautiful photos where mothers send messages of support to other mothers. And an eponymous blog where mothers support and listen to each other without ever judging each other. At the origin of this project, a Canadian mother who also experienced a depression after the birth of her children, and Eran Sudds, a talented photographer sensitive to motherhood. “By sharing our experiences, we learn that we are not alone,” testifies the latter. The “Good Mother Project” brings these stories and experiences to those who need them most. I am very happy to participate in this adventure. ”

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    Ashley Bailey

    “You are enough”

    “This photoshoot meant a lot to me. It’s the first time that I’m a mom and I keep asking myself if I’m doing things right… I have to constantly remind myself that I need to take a step back and stop stressing. ”

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    Azra Lougheed

    “You do a great job”

    “This photo is a way for me to tell other moms that we are doing our best.” 

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    Bianca Drobnik

    “You are an amazing mom” “I had a lot of anxiety after the birth of my last child. I couldn’t be alone with her, I felt bad, and I thought I was not normal. Yet many women go through this sort of thing. I want to tell them that we can get out of this. “

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    Erin Jeffery

    “I believe in you”

    “I don’t have a lot of pictures of my child and me that I like. I don’t like looking at pictures of myself. I find myself fat, old … My gaze has changed with these images. They just showed me the happiness and joy that our child brings to us. “

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    Erin Kramer

    “You are enough”

    “Supporting mothers is one of the best investments we can make for future generations. By sharing stories and experiences, we learn that we are not alone. I am very happy to participate in this project. ”

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    Heather Vallieres

    “You are a great mom”

    “I participated in this project because I wanted to immortalize some moments with my babies and capture them in a photograph. Motherhood is a journey and each has their own unique story to tell. My life is anything but perfect, but right now it just doesn’t matter. I also wanted to do this photo shoot for all my friends who are moms, because they do a wonderful job! ”

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    Jessica Ponsford

    “You are beautiful”

    You deserve to be celebrated ”

    “Time passes so fast. I did not expect to have so much emotion participating in these photos. I am very happy to have contributed to this project because it is important to tell mothers that we love them. ”

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    Kari Lee

    “You are beautiful”

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    Lisa Ghent

    “You deserve to be celebrated”

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    Margaret O’Connor

    “You do a great job”

    “It must be said: being a difficult mother. Sometimes we just need to be reminded that all our efforts are worth it and that we are doing a great job ” 

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    Sarah David

    “You deserve to be celebrated”

    “I chose to participate in this project because I was looking for a way to capture a moment with my pre-teen daughter. It was a nice way to honor our relationship. ”

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    Sarah Silver

    “You are a super mom”

    “I believe in you”

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    Tracy Porteous

    “You are beautiful”

    “These simple but powerful messages struck me deeply. If I could have a picture of my daughter holding every message I would ”

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    Veronica king

    “You are an incredible mom”

    “This session meant a lot to me because these pictures are a beautiful reminder that being a mother is a privilege.”  

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    Marlene Reilly

    “You are a good mother”

    “These photos taken with my daughters were a real treat. Usually, I’m always behind the lens. ”

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