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Parents are often praised for their resilience. And that resilience is real. But resilience isn't the whole story.

A recent report found that mothers identified significant growth in skills like communication, adaptability, prioritization, negotiation, and decision-making after becoming parents—while many are also navigating one of the most financially vulnerable periods of their lives.

In her latest reflection, our CEO, Sharon Silver, explores what it means when we recognize both the strengths parents build and the systems that still fall short of fully supporting families.

Read the full article: https://withinreachwa.org/our-ceos-reflections-on-resilience

As May comes to a close, we want to honor Maternal Mental Health Month and the strength of every mother navigating this journey. 💜

Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) affect 1 in 5 new moms each year — yet many still face these challenges in silence.

Let’s carry forward the conversation we started earlier this month:
🧠 Maternal mental health is health. It deserves attention, understanding, and care.
💬 Every mom deserves to be asked, “How are you really doing?” — and to be heard without judgment.
💡 Awareness and compassion save lives. Together, we can break stigma and build support systems that truly uplift families.

Karen Kleiman is an internationally recognized maternal mental health expert with over 35 years of experience. In 1988, she founded The Postpartum Stress Center, LLC a treatment and training facility specializing in prenatal and postpartum depression and anxiety disorders, where she supports individuals and couples navigating these challenges.