Earlier in the day the bodies of her two children, Anna (age 2) and Nicholas (age 3 months) were found in a bathtub. These children had been drowned.
The father and husband, Brian, was at work.
Lisa Gibson was the last person known to be in charge of these kids. It is presumed that she drowned her children and then threw herself in the nearby river.
This situation is painful at every level. It is tragic in the extreme.
Lisa, who had given birth only 3 months before, was suffering from postpartum psychosis which is not postpartum depression. It is much more severe. It is a chemical imbalance in the body due to birth hormones. If you have a previous history of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, the chance of psychotic post partum depression occurring is greatly increased.
It has not been disclosed if Lisa had a prehistory of mental illness.
Every young mother is exhausted and feels that she is failing. This is normal. But if you feel delusional, deeply depressed and feel that you are "losing it", please talk about this issue to family members, a pastor or priest, a friend or anyone...and then go to the Doctor. Ask a medical professional for help. Prescription drugs may get you through this difficult time.
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| Saint Jude, pray for Anna and Nicholas, Brian and Lisa. Pray for peace for this family. |
The infants, Anna and Nicholas, are survived by many loving friends and relatives including their father, Brian.
Pray that Anna and Nicholas are in heaven. Pray that they are with God. Amen.
Pray for Brian who has lost his family. Amen.
Pray for Lisa Gibson. Pray that she finds peace. Amen.
Pray for all who are tormented. Amen.
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