"Recent mothers often suffer depression and other symptoms that can lead to suicidal thoughts," Hannibal answered. "If her daughter was very young, postpartum depression may have been a factor."
He sipped his own tea and thought. "It's also likely that responsibilities may have been an incentive rather than a deterrent. If someone feels unworthy or incapable of rising to what is expected of them, they may feel that death is an easier solution. Particularly if she felt her daughter might be better off with somebody better suited. Feelings of inadequacy can be insidious."
So he'd heard, never having experienced them himself.
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Date: 2014-04-04 08:49 pm (UTC)He sipped his own tea and thought. "It's also likely that responsibilities may have been an incentive rather than a deterrent. If someone feels unworthy or incapable of rising to what is expected of them, they may feel that death is an easier solution. Particularly if she felt her daughter might be better off with somebody better suited. Feelings of inadequacy can be insidious."
So he'd heard, never having experienced them himself.