Why I Jumped My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope

I just had to make it to the bridge. If I could make it to the bridge, the pain would stop. I just had to make it to the bridge, and the hopelessness would end.It became a refrain, running over and over in my head as I raced down the highway: Make it to the bridge, and the pain will end.It's hopeless. Just wanna die. Make it to the bridge.When I finally reached the highest point of Tower Drive Bridge, I pulled over and stopped the car. I was so calm, so sure. I knew this was the right thing to do, and there was peace as I opened the door, stepped out, and walked around my car toward the guardrail.As I reached the concrete barrier, I heard someone calling out to me."Ma'am! Ma'am!"I ignored him as I took a deep breath . . . and jumped.Zahn, Tina is the author of 'Why I Jumped My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope', published 2006 under ISBN 9780800718916 and ISBN 0800718917.