“Shocking Confession: Op-Ed Writer’s Bizarre Admission of Animal Cruelty Sparks Outrage and Raises Alarming Questions”
“This is heartbreaking for all,” Jennifer Shryock, a certified dog behavior consultant, licensed family dog mediator, and owner of Family Paws, told Bored Panda. “This is a very sad situation.”
While emphasizing that the writer likely needed support and professional help, Jennifer revealed: “Mixed feelings about a pet after a baby is born can and do happen.”
She continued: “It is a very difficult time for some, and they need help. The new demands, hormonal chaos, etc. can leave someone [feeling] nothing like themselves.
“This is why support is needed for new parents. Someone to step in or step up to help.
“She needed professional help. Postpartum Support International is an excellent resource for someone feeling these types of feelings.
“Resentment of a pet when one is feeling completely empty is something we see and help provide resources for.
“This is an extremely sensitive subject and is heartbreaking for all involved.”
Research suggests that while pets can sometimes help, they don’t necessarily reduce the chances of postpartum depression.
In fact, women who already find motherhood stressful might be more likely to experience postpartum depression if they own pets.
She explained in her op-ed published on The Cut on Monday (August 12) that she first adopted her cat, Lucky, a decade ago
However, for women without children, having a pet might make them see motherhood as less challenging.
Most new moms experience postpartum “baby blues” after childbirth, which commonly includes mood swings, crying spells, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping, the Mayo Clinic states.
