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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am at a loss after reading all these comments (yes up to page 31 - a full week and two days since the family's tragedy occurred). There's so much hate, blame, misunderstanding of PP (if indeed the mother was diagnosed with it). My two cents:  Deep in most people's hearts is the greatest love...of their children, and grandchildren. Men and women don't want to kill their greatest love - but they do shift when experiencing mental illness. It is beyond their control and sadly the control of others, even those in the field of mental illness. It is a tragedy of humankind. I feel great compassion for this family. And with that great compassion I am willing to suspend my judgment, my opinions, my postering. May we all learn from this horrific event. And may Lindsay Clancy and her husband find peace in knowing that while she was healthy with sound mind and body, she loved her children and they loved her.[/quote]

What are we supposed to learn exactly? That “mental health experts” have no clue what they are doing WRT this? That any depressed new mom could become a baby murderer? What do you propose we do with that knowledge?[/quote]
This tells me that ANY new mother who admits having dark thoughts postpartum needs to immediately be placed in a mental hospital indefinitely. And that’s only the ones who will admit to these thoughts. Many women will mask symptoms as much as possible to avoid being taken away from her children. The mental health experts aren’t mind readers. Women and their families need to recognize this and take action immediately. We need to clearly identify when a new mother lacks capacity to make sound decisions. This is easier said than done though.[/quote]

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