We Almost Didn't Make It Through!
That's not dramatic - it's the truth. The first three months after Atlas was born nearly broke us. Not because we didn't love him or each other, but because postpartum life exposed every crack we didn't know existed.
Our Story
From Kevin: The Partner Who Felt Helpless
I'm a problem-solver by nature. But watching Sammy struggle with postpartum anxiety while I felt completely useless? That was a different kind of hard.
The breaking point came around week 8.
Sammy was crying in the nursery at 3 AM because she couldn't calm Atlas and felt like she was failing. I tried to help, tried to fix it, tried to take over. Every single thing made it worse.
I'd read all the books about swaddling and safe sleep. But none told me what to do when my wife was drowning and I was making it worse by trying to save her.
That's when I realized: postpartum isn't a logistics problem. It's an emotional, psychological, and relational challenge. Partners get almost zero guidance on how to navigate it.
So I went looking for resources. And found almost nothing.
That's why we built Atlas Journey.
From Sammy: The Mom Who Needed More Than "You've Got This"
I'm a researcher. I read every book and created detailed plans for breastfeeding, sleep schedules, and recovery.
But no one prepared me for the rage. The bone-deep exhaustion. The anxiety that convinced me something terrible was about to happen at any moment. The overwhelming feeling of being "touched out" while simultaneously desperate for Kevin to just hold me.
The hardest part? I couldn't explain what I needed.
Kevin kept asking "what can I do?" but I didn't know how to answer. I just knew I felt broken and alone, even though he was right there.
It took us months to realize we weren't failing. We were just missing the tools to navigate this together.
That's the gap Atlas Journey fills.
Why We Do This
Atlas Journey equips partners with the tools, language, and strategies they need to show up for their families during the fourth trimester and beyond.
Partners need their own resources, not just "how to help mom" content.
Postpartum is a family experience — everyone deserves support.
Relationships are the foundation — when couples thrive, families thrive.
Honest conversation saves lives
No one should navigate this season feeling alone, unprepared, or helpless.