She's incredible for bringing to light just how serious PPD is and the importance of mental health as seen in the
same light as any physical ailment we receive like cancer and lupus... since it is the same. What a wonderful human being for talking about this serious illness... awareness is key. Ignorance without understanding or caring is a pathetic shame...
Thank you, Barbara Niven. Through your character and your words, we are able to bring into focus a very real and serious condition many women suffer from and mental health in general. Thank you.
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October 6, 2018 ·
To my dear #Chessies... I just want to say a very personal thank you from both me and Megan O’Brien for the way you have embraced Chesapeake Shores and our O’Brien family... through all our struggles, hurts, hopes and dreams. And... I want to talk about about a topic that is too often taboo... #MentalHealth.
As a mother and grandmother, as I play this character my heart hurts for Megan and for whatever mistakes she has made in the past. I hope so much that she can help this family confront the truth finally and heal going forward.
Postpartum depression is real and people struggle with mental health issues every day, too often in silence. It is still considered shameful and people hide their pain until sometimes it is too late. But not talking about it can destroy lives and families for generations.
Please, if you or someone you know is suffering in silence, make today the day you reach out and ask for help. Years ago when I was suffering from over 30 years of Bulimia, I reached my bottom and finally called an 800 number for Eating Disorders. As I said the first words, it was such a relief to tell someone and start the healing process! It was my miracle, and it has made all the difference in my life! You deserve that too, you are worth it. Please don't settle for less than wonderful in your life either... and don't give up five minutes before your miracle!
I hope that as people watch the O’Brien family try to put the pieces back together, it opens up discussions and dialogues not only about mental health issues but other things that can drive families apart. Communication is everything. As I think our beloved Nell would say… it’s never too late to start over and try again. And that love, in all its messy imperfections, is forever. ❤️
Thanks to each of you for a fabulous Season 3 and I hope to see you at the season finale Sunday night. Please also join our FB LIVE cast party before it airs at 8/7c!
Much love and blessings to you and your family...
Barbara and Megan xo
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As a Clinical Psychologist who is a specialist in this area I will never stop talking about this any chance I get. It is important. Awareness is important!