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I was 20, sleep-deprived, broke, and convinced my baby hated me.
I wasn't scrolling at 3am.I was on the edge of a parking garage.
Then I got a text.
From his mom.
That stupid little red heart emoji might've just saved my life.
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What if the person who saves your life… isn’t your partner, your best friend, or even your therapist… but your boyfriend’s mom?
This is Tara's story.
20 years old.A mom too soon.NICU alarms at 2am.No sleep. No money. No map.
Her breaking point? A 7th floor parking garage ledge.
The person who noticed? Kobe’s mom, Kim.
In this unforgettable episode, we follow Tara’s spiral through postpartum depression—and the woman who pulled her out. This story isn’t just about surviving the darkest moments…
It’s about how love can show up unexpectedly, awkwardly, and just in time.
Because sometimes, saving someone doesn’t look like therapy.
Sometimes it looks like sandals on concrete. A NICU hug. A heart emoji.
TW: This episode contains discussions of suicide and postpartum depression. If you or someone you know is struggling, text HOME to 741741 or call/text 988. You're not alone.
