| Source | Chicago Sun-Times |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 23, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 23, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://chicago.suntimes.com/dear-abby/2026/08/23/dearabby-today-dear-abby-friends-mental-states-differ-wildly-after-childbirth |
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