It’s a good thing that most of modern society recognizes the fact that postpartum depression exists. But recognizing it doesn’t mean understanding it and showing compassion. Here is a short list of what a tired woman might hear, “What did you expect after all?” or “Why are you tired? You are at home all day long.” or “Is your kid still wearing diapers?” Sometimes a request for help to wash a pile of baby clothes and remove all the stains at home, after the baby spends the entire day without diapers, has a sobering effect on these “well-wishers.”