Climb Out of the Darkness 

As many of you know, Postpartum Depression and Anxiety took over my life and my families life quickly and stuck for many years. It took one year to be diagnoses and understand what treatment I could follow. I started going to therapy quickly after understanding what I was dealing with. Since then, as Laif turns 5 on July 23, 2019, I can say I am finally feeling the benefits of being free from postpartum trauma/ptsd and fell inlove with my healing journey over the years. I have made it my mission to help other mothers and families along the way on their journey during postpartum as postpartum is forever. Climb Out of the Darkness donations will benefit these families that are going through similar things I went through as well as different versions of their own darkness during the huge transition of bringing a child into this world. Please help me raise $100 for this cause. Thank you and I love you all!! 

Description

The Climb Out of the Darkness is the world's largest event raising funds and awareness for the mental health of new families. We gather as a community to Climb and socialize. We meet fellow survivors, supporters and providers to realize the power of unity - we are all in this together!

Our team is raising money to benefit Postpartum Support International (PSI), an organization committed to providing invaluable support and resources to moms and their families as they struggle to overcome a postpartum mood disorder, as well as working to defeat the stigma associated with maternal mental illness that so often prevents women from getting the help they need. You can find more information about PSI here https://www.postpartum.net/

Our Climb will include a 60 minute class that includes breath work, functional movement and restorative yoga....all with a theme of Climbing throughout the movements. We will have the Vibrant ice cream truck and vendor tables to allow you to connect with local resources. Please BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat or Towel) but we will have a small amount available if needed. Registration starts at 9:30am, the Climb at 10:00am, connection and ice cream at 11:00am!

Join the team and raise money and awareness!! You can join the team by visiting this website https://postpartum.z2systems.com/teamQuadCities. If you raise $100 or more, you will win an awesome t-shirt!!! Please note: THERE IS NO OBLIGATION TO RAISE MONEY; we would love to have you attend and move Climb with us whether or not you fundraise!!

We are mothers, survivors and providers. We climb to let every mom know: You are not alone, you are not to blame. With help you will be well.

We have setup a Facebook group and event and you can find them at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/444968796287351/ and https://www.facebook.com/events/503867967025719/?active_tab=about

Postpartum Support International's Climb Out of the Darkness is the world's largest event for raising awareness of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, while raising money and building community.

You are not alone. You are not to blame. With help, you will be well.
If you or someone you know is suffering, PSI can help: Call 1.800.994.4773 or Text 503.894.9453