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Dear Reader,

First, I want to wish you a blessed Christmas season. Life brings us all unexpected joys and unexpected heartaches, but He is never far from us if we trust in His love and mercy.

The issue of postpartum psychosis is one that attracts attention only when a woman suffering from it does the unthinkable. My grandmother suffered from this illness, although it wasn’t diagnosed as such back in those days. My aunt once told me that my grandfather had to tie a rope to his wife and take her with him into the fields where he worked because he feared she would hurt herself or the children while he was gone. Thankfully, only a very small number of women have such acute cases.

If you would like more information on this illness, I suggest you visit www.postpartum.net and click on the following link: Postpartum psychosis help and info.

There are countless women who have suffered with postpartum psychosis and recovered completely. The key is getting immediate help. If you suspect that someone you love has postpartum psychosis, she should not be alone at any time until a professional diagnosis is received and she is under the continuous care of a healthcare provider.

Bringing awareness of this condition and the need for continuing research was my mission in writing this story. I wanted my grandmother’s illness brought to light, not hidden as it was for so many years. She died before I had the chance to know her. In some small way, this story is my tribute to her.

I pray the holidays bring you many joys, and if you have a schnickelfritz or two in your life, give them a Christmas hug from me.

Blessings,