I feel so much regret over taking a couple of years off from work. The break was necessary as I fell into depression with my pregnancy and could not function well.Then postpartum depression happened which was all undiagnosed since I am so used to not feeling my feelings.

I had no motivation and so I thought I'll stay home and raise my child. Then the second baby happened and all hell broke loose.I still kept up appearences and finally figured out something was wrong with me.I was diagnosed with postpartum depression and I'm just coming out of it.

Now the question is how to show some compassion to myself about the job situation. I am so afraid to even begin looking. I feel so afraid. I don't feel any emotional support from my partner regarding this since he thinks I brought it upon myself.I feel so much shame and sadness.How do I keep up the strength to be brave and keep my mental sanity about the job opportunities I missed because I did not keep up with my career. What do I say to myself just to be compassionate to myself?