Singer Returns to Music After 20 Years to Cope with Postpartum Depression
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Orly Yakir, 42, has returned to singing after a 20-year break to cope with postpartum depression. She found music to be a healing outlet after struggling with the condition following her third child. Yakir is now releasing cover songs, including one titled "Someone Will Call You Mom," to raise awareness about postpartum depression and pregnancy loss. She hopes her music will provide strength and encouragement to others facing similar challenges.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Singer Orly Yakir returned to music after 20 years to combat postpartum depression.
- Yakir found singing to be a crucial coping mechanism after struggling with depression post-childbirth.
- She is releasing cover songs, including "Someone Will Call You Mom," to raise awareness.
- The release coincides with Pregnancy and Stillbirth Awareness Month.
- Yakir hopes her music will offer strength to others facing similar difficulties.
Orly Yakir, a 42-year-old mother of three from Rosh Ha'ayin, has returned to singing after a 20-year hiatus, finding solace and a way to cope with postpartum depression. Yakir, who previously shared her struggles with depression during and after pregnancy, revealed that the condition persisted after her third child, prompting her to seek methods for self-improvement.
After trying various activities like dancing, reading, writing, and gardening without success, Yakir rediscovered music. "Suddenly I found something that is mine, my voice," she stated. She recorded five cover songs that served as beacons of light during a period of profound darkness.
Yakir described the music as a lifeline, stating, "These songs are a crazy achievement for me, it's basically putting my heart on a platter, exposed and open to everyone." She aims to use her experience to raise social awareness about postpartum depression and the importance of seeking personal outlets.
Currently, she is releasing her first cover of the song "Someone Will Call You Mom" by Moshe Kursia and Oryan Shukron. This song, originally released about a year ago, was inspired by Yakir's personal journey into motherhood and her complex experiences as a mother. She chose to release it now, ahead of Pregnancy and Stillbirth Awareness Month, to connect with others who have experienced the pain of loss and the challenges of motherhood.
"The part you don't expect is that even after you succeed, you are left to deal with an open wound and it hurts so much," Yakir explained. She hopes her music will offer strength and faith to others facing similar struggles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing signs and embracing unique gifts like music during difficult times.