Surrey-based writer Christina Myers co-edited a new book filled with "stories of heartbreak, healing and hope" in postpartum depression.

She and Oga Nwobosi, co-creator of Beyond Blue , met in a postpartum support group 18 years ago, after the births of their first children. They stayed in touch over the years and, in 2023, began creating a book about their own and others’ experiences.

Twenty-six writers from across Canada contribute personal essays to Beyond Blue (Caitlin Press), a 174-page book that explores "the hidden struggles of postpartum mental health in an honest, compassionate and empowering collection of stories that breaks the silence and fosters hope."

A significant number of mothers experience depression, anxiety or other psychological impacts that go beyond the “bab

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