Partner Support Postpartum
How do I explain to my partner that his support is the most important thing during postpartum. I attempted to explain to him what my mind has been like recently and all he could say was “postpartum depression isn’t real” and “that shits all in your head” and “you need to woman up” he genuinely does not understand what goes on and thinks it’s 100% physical. I need to get it into his head/attempt to at least explain how awful it can be mentally.
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Oof I’m so sorry momma. That is an incredibly lonely place to be. Do you have other supports?
@Melissa I do, I don’t mean to sound ungrateful to those people I am very greatful. It’s the support from him that I’m missing.
Oh of course you would! I would too. I wonder if he would be willing to do couples therapy with you?
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It's more than a lack of understanding. Even if he didn't understand it, to see his partner go through it and to hear your partner voice it and then to dismiss them anyway? That's disrespectful and lacking empathy. Have him read some books by professionals, maybe that would help him get a better understanding of what you're going through. I'm sorry:(