08/12/2026
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As a mother, I know how easy it is for a heartbreaking case to become yesterdayâs news once the courtroom doors close and the headlines move on, but the conversations it brings up should never disappear with it. Maternal mental health is something I wish we could talk about without mothers feeling ashamed, judged, or afraid to admit when they are struggling. There are so many women carrying exhaustion, anxiety, isolation, intrusive thoughts, and emotions they donât know how to explain, often while still trying to smile and take care of everyone around them. I hope we keep listening, keep checking on new mothers, and keep making it safer for moms to say they need help, because behind every statistic is a mother who deserves compassion and support before she reaches a breaking point. đ€