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Brandi Rhodesis getting real about the struggles of postpartum depression.
Earlier this week, the professional wrestler and new mom, 38, shared a candid post onInstagramin which she discussed her experience with postpartum depression sincewelcoming her first child, daughter Liberty Iris, in June.
“She’s so beautiful (I’m afraid to show her so I dont except that initial People picture…read on) but she’s 2 months old and her beauty is captivating. She’s ahead of the curve in movement and strength. She smiles and laughs. She spits up all over me because she has a little reflux. And I don’t change my shirt because I love her so much. So so much, " Rhodes continues. “But the second I had her I became terrified about everything. If there was a chance anything could happen to her I thought of it and cried over it. Nonsensical stuff.”
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“I’m confrontational with doctors when it comes to her. I don’t trust people at all, not even the people that raised me! I’m suffering from postpartum depression. Some days I do better than others,” she shares.
The athlete goes on to console others who might be feeling a similar way, reminding them that they’re “not alone.”
“Some days I truly think I’m losing it. To be SO HAPPY and so turmoiled at the same time is a lot to process,” she writes. “Be kind to yourself. Acknowledge your feelings and tell someone 🙏🏾 Don’t shoulder it alone.”
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“Just like a Rhodes … she’s early never late! Liberty Iris came right on time. We are so in love with this tiny angel we can hardly describe it. Grateful is an understatement,” the couple told PEOPLE in a statement.
The duo shared theirexciting pregnancy newsback in December with a sweet video duringAll Elite Wrestling’sDynamite.
source: people.com
