When I became a dad, I experienced postpartum depression. My whole life changed, and I no longer understood who I was.

The author struggled with postpartum depression. Zach Fox Photography When my son was born, my focus shifted away from the hobbies that defined me. My postpartum depression treatment plan consisted of an SSRI, therapy, and sharing my feelings. I've recovered from PPD and cherish the love and connection I share with my son. For six glorious weeks before our son arrived, I relished the delicious pleasure of total freedom. My wife Liv's maternity leave had begun. Our living room speakers pumpe...