Research shows 85% of new moms experience postpartum sadness. Gretchen, a new mother, is struggling to cope and asked her family for space. After giving birth 15 days ago, she’s exhausted, and despite telling her MIL to wait, her husband invited his entire family over without her knowledge. Shocked to find 9 relatives in her home, Gretchen confronted him.
He dismissed her, saying she didn’t have to host. Feeling betrayed, especially seeing her MIL’s smug smile, she grabbed her purse and left in her pajamas. Was her reaction too much?
