T.L.
Father · Postpartum support recipient
Thrive didn't just help during one postpartum mental health crisis — they helped our family survive two. Looking back, I can say without hesitation that they helped save our family.
In their words
I woke up from surgery on Saturday November 30 to learn that my wife was leaving me and taking our three month old daughter. She was already on her way to our house to take half of her belongings. I was completely blindsided. At the time, I had no idea that just a few weeks later she would experience the first of three psychiatric hospitalizations as severe postpartum bipolar symptoms and psychosis began to take hold.
In an instant, the life I thought I knew was gone. I found myself caring for an infant daughter while recovering from surgery, with only one leg functioning and no roadmap for what came next.
When our family was thrown into crisis, Allison and Thrive Maternal Wellness were there when we needed them most. While I was trying to understand a devastating mental health emergency and keep life together for my daughter, Allison connected us with babysitters, resources, and an incredible network of mothers who generously provided breast milk, encouragement, and support. Their kindness carried us through some of the darkest days of our lives.
Thrive Maternal Wellness didn't just help during one postpartum mental health crisis — they helped our family survive two. When everything felt uncertain, they provided stability, compassion and hope. Looking back now I can say without hesitation that Allison and Thrive helped save our family.
Our family will always be grateful for Allison and for every person who stepped forward to help us along this unexpected and difficult journey. Their support reminded us that even in the midst of a crisis, we are not alone.