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Brooke Shields

I suffered from post-natal depression after Rowan was born. I had a healthy, beautiful baby girl and I couldn't look at her. I couldn't hold her, smile at her. All I wanted was to disappear and die.

Brooke Shields

Smile

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Brooke Shields describes how, despite having a perfect baby, she felt an overwhelming sadness that made it impossible for her to connect with her daughter through simple acts like smiling or holding her. This deep emotional pain led her to wish she could vanish, showing how severe and isolating post-natal depression can be.

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