The Suicidal Crisis Most New Mothers Hide

'Family Secrets', Series 01, Episode 11: Kim was a successful, outspoken police officer when she gave birth to her daughter, Tia. Within 48 hours, she was trapped in a cycle of uncontrollable crying and suicidal thoughts. In this intimate look at maternal mental health, Kim reveals the "family secret" of her severe postpartum depression. She discusses the strain on her marriage to Joe, the cultural stigma faced by her mother, and the difficult reality of being a first responder dealing with her own internal crisis. As she approaches the two-year recovery mark, Kim explores the possibility of international adoption while wondering if she will ever truly find her "old self" again. Only Human celebrates and explores the unique and personal qualities we all have.  Our channel offers a range of TV series and documentaries about human experiences and life journeys - while looking at the challenges life throws at us, turning ordinary people into everyday heroes.  Like our content? Support us by becoming a member! bit.ly/JoinOnlyHuman Subscribe for new releases every week: http://bit.ly/YouTubeOnlyHuman Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #OnlyHuman #Documentary