“This will not break me” opens up the dialogue on postpartum depression and normalizes the importance of self care during the 4th trimester. Jessica goes deep below the surface and chooses bravery over shame. She has an incredible gift to paint the picture of her experience and draws the reader in. I felt her pain. I empathized with her struggle and it provoked me to reflect on my own postpartum depression. This book connects women’s hearts and creates solidarity amongst mothers. We cannot improve what we don’t speak of. This book should be a mental health resource tool for all new mothers. I highly recommend this book!"

I admire Jessie for her honesty and frankness. It is difficult for all of us to discuss our inner most feelings. She has done this in her detailed explanation of what it was really like from the inside out. As a nurse and a midwife, mother and grandmother it has given me an new insight into how post partem depression can affect a new mom. Her story will enable all of us to understand and to help others who are suffering. It is truly a brave and powerful book.

In Jessica Gale Friesen’s debut book, “This will Not Break Me”, Jessica writes her story that keeps the reader wanting to know more about the events in her life that pulled her down into darkness. An extremely powerful story of a young mom and her struggles to gain confidence and trust during the first few months of becoming a new mom. It describes in detail the darkness that can suck you in when there are no supports in place. Learn how she overcame her postpartum depression and the signs and symptoms to look for with all new moms. This struggle leads her on an entirely new path to create awareness for others. This is a must read for not only new moms but their significant other to help support the journey of parenthood together.