Like Meghan Markle, I struggled with dark thoughts during pregnancy

The greatest gift that we can give each other in times of struggle is recognition
Like Meghan Markle, I struggled with dark thoughts during pregnancy

The savage online comments and lofty editorials on whether or not Meghan Markle was actually suicidal are not 'commentary' - they are harmful.

As I watched Meghan Markle talk about her period of suicidal thoughts and ideations with Oprah Winfrey and an audience of millions across the globe, I thought of the people who are living in silent pain. 

I thought about how powerful it was for a woman who has a global profile to admit how powerless she had felt against her own thoughts and feelings. 

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