<p>Chrissy Teigan&nbsp;is&nbsp;famous&nbsp;in&nbsp;Hollywood circles. Among&nbsp;other accomplishments&nbsp;she&#39;s a&nbsp;Sports Illustrated cover girl, a New York Times best-selling cookbook author and&nbsp;a host of the Emmy-nominated TV series Lip Sync Battle. She is married to the famous American singer John Legend.&nbsp;After Teigan had her first baby it seemed she had everything, but it wasn&#39;t that way at all.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>In an open letter to <a href="http://www.glamour.com/story/chrissy-teigen-postpartum-depression">US magazine Glamour</a>, she writes about developing postpartum depression--her experience, why she kept it hidden and how she&#39;s coming out with it now. She begins&nbsp;by&nbsp;saying &quot;it can happen to anybody&quot;.</p>

<p>She writes that&nbsp;for&nbsp;long periods of time she was unable to leave the house, shutting herself away in the dark and barely moving from &ldquo;the exact same spot&rdquo; all day. She realised that she was behaving differently only when she started working on the TV show&nbsp;Lip Sync Battle four months after giving birth to Luna.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Teigan writes, &quot;I had everything I needed to be happy. And yet, for much of the last year, I felt unhappy. What basically everyone around me &ndash; but me &ndash; knew up until December was this: I have postpartum depression. How can I feel this way when everything is so great? I&rsquo;ve had a hard time coming to terms with that, and I hesitated to even talk about this, as everything becomes such a &lsquo;thing&rsquo;.&rdquo;</p>

<p>But even when she realised that something was happening,&nbsp;she found it difficult to speak about it. In her letter, she calls the feeling&nbsp;&ldquo;selfish, icky and weird&rdquo; to admit she was struggling.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BRThGeqjVEJ/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">I&#39;ll just say it: I have post partum depression. So much love to @glamourmag for letting me share something that was eating me up inside for months and months. One of the most amazing things about social media is the ability to interact candidly with friends and fans and it felt so weird knowing what I was going through but not really feeling like it was the right place to speak on it. I&#39;ve always felt genuinely close to all of you and I&#39;m insanely relieved you now know something that has been such a huge part of me for so long. My full essay is on the @glamourmag bio. ?</a></p>

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<h3>ALSO READ:<a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/international-womens-day-why-are-indian-women-depressed-13105" target="_blank"><em> International Women&#39;s Day:&nbsp;</em></a><i><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/international-womens-day-why-are-indian-women-depressed-13105" target="_blank">Why are Indian women depressed</a></i><a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/international-womens-day-why-are-indian-women-depressed-13105" target="_blank"><i>?</i></a></h3>

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<p>She writes that she has everything she needs in the world, a doting husband, a beautiful child and a good career, but depression did overshadow the feeling&nbsp;of happiness.&nbsp;She writes, &quot;But postpartum does not discriminate. I couldn&rsquo;t control it. And that&rsquo;s part of the reason it took me so long to speak up.&quot;</p>

<p>In her letter, she explains that she is now taking an antidepressant and is also in therapy. &quot;I&rsquo;m speaking up now because I want people to know it can happen to anybody and I don&rsquo;t want people who have it to feel embarrassed or to feel alone. I also don&rsquo;t want to pretend like I know everything about postpartum depression, because it can be different for everybody.&quot;</p>

<p>She adds, &ldquo;But one thing I do know is that &ndash; for me &ndash; just merely being open about it helps.&rdquo;</p>

<p>As a message to all, she thanks her family, friends and fans for being there with her throughout her depression.&nbsp;</p>

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'Thank you for letting me share something that was eating me up inside for months and months'

Chrissy Teigan is famous in Hollywood circles. Among other accomplishments she's a Sports Illustrated cover girl, a New York Times best-selling cookbook author and a host of the Emmy-nominated TV series Lip Sync Battle. She is married to the famous American singer John Legend. After Teigan had her first baby it seemed she had everything, but it wasn't that way at all. In an open letter to US magazine Glamour, she writes about developing postpartum depression--her experience, why she kept it hidden and how she's coming out with it now. She begins by saying "it can happen to anybody". She writes that for long periods of time she was unable to leave the house, shutting herself away in the dark and barely moving from “the exact same spot” all day. She realised that she was behaving differently only when she started working on the TV show Lip Sync Battle four months after giving birth to Luna. Teigan writes, "I had everything I needed to be happy. And yet, for much of the last year, I felt unhappy. What basically everyone around me – but me – knew up until December was this: I have postpartum depression. How can I feel this way when everything is so great? I’ve had a hard time coming to terms with that, and I hesitated to even talk about this, as everything becomes such a ‘thing’.” But even when she realised that something was happening, she found it difficult to speak about it. In her letter, she calls the feeling “selfish, icky and weird” to admit she was struggling. I'll just say it: I have post partum depression. So much love to @glamourmag for letting me share something that was eating me up inside for months and months. One of the most amazing things about social media is the ability to interact candidly with friends and fans and it felt so weird knowing what I was going through but not really feeling like it was the right place to speak on it. I've always felt genuinely close to all of you and I'm insanely relieved you now know something that has been such a huge part of me for so long. My full essay is on the @glamourmag bio. ? A post shared by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on Mar 6, 2017 at 9:24am PST ALSO READ: International Women's Day: Why are Indian women depressed? She writes that she has everything she needs in the world, a doting husband, a beautiful child and a good career, but depression did overshadow the feeling of happiness. She writes, "But postpartum does not discriminate. I couldn’t control it. And that’s part of the reason it took me so long to speak up." In her letter, she explains that she is now taking an antidepressant and is also in therapy. "I’m speaking up now because I want people to know it can happen to anybody and I don’t want people who have it to feel embarrassed or to feel alone. I also don’t want to pretend like I know everything about postpartum depression, because it can be different for everybody." She adds, “But one thing I do know is that – for me – just merely being open about it helps.” As a message to all, she thanks her family, friends and fans for being there with her throughout her depression. (WION)

Chrissy Teigan opens up about postpartum depression

<p>Mukhtaran Mai was gangraped&nbsp;and was paraded naked by a group of men in her village in Pakistan&#39;s Punjab&nbsp;in 2002.</p>

<p>This, on the orders of her tribe&rsquo;s elders, was a punishment for her brother&rsquo;s sins. Fourteen years later, in 2016, Mukhtaran walked the ramp as a showstopper for Pakistani designer Rozina Munib at Pakistan Fashion Week.</p>

<p>The country&rsquo;s annual fashion show saw Mukhtaran making her fashion debut in a show titled &lsquo;Zindagi Ke Rang&rsquo; meaning Colours of Life.</p>

<p>Her message after the show was: &ldquo;I want to be the voice of those women who face circumstances similar to what I did. My message for my sisters is that we aren&#39;t weak. We have a heart and a brain, we also think.&rdquo;</p>

<p>A symbol of courage and inspiring women around the world, the 44-year-old never lost hope throughout the ordeal. Speaking with The Associated Press on the occasion, Mukhtaran said, &ldquo;If one step I take, if that helps even one woman, I would be very happy to do that. I ask my sisters to not lose hope in the face of injustice, as we will get justice one day for sure.&rdquo;</p>

<p>Adopting the role of an advocate for women&rsquo;s rights, she founded a charity for helpless women in the country. The charity currently runs a women&rsquo;s shelter for those, who like her, are survivors of violence and abuse. The home helps them to sustain themselves and become self-dependent by learning new skills. Mukhtaran has also opened a school that offers free education for girls in her rural hometown of Meerwala.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan ranks as low as 121 out of 155 countries in the UNDP&rsquo;s 2014 Gender Inequality Index. The index is a measure of women&rsquo;s empowerment, reproductive health and economic activity.&nbsp;</p>

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Mukhtaran Mai has been working for women's rights in Pakistan for more than a decade

Mukhtaran Mai was gangraped and was paraded naked by a group of men in her village in Pakistan's Punjab in 2002. This, on the orders of her tribe’s elders, was a punishment for her brother’s sins. Fourteen years later, in 2016, Mukhtaran walked the ramp as a showstopper for Pakistani designer Rozina Munib at Pakistan Fashion Week. The country’s annual fashion show saw Mukhtaran making her fashion debut in a show titled ‘Zindagi Ke Rang’ meaning Colours of Life. Her message after the show was: “I want to be the voice of those women who face circumstances similar to what I did. My message for my sisters is that we aren't weak. We have a heart and a brain, we also think.” A symbol of courage and inspiring women around the world, the 44-year-old never lost hope throughout the ordeal. Speaking with The Associated Press on the occasion, Mukhtaran said, “If one step I take, if that helps even one woman, I would be very happy to do that. I ask my sisters to not lose hope in the face of injustice, as we will get justice one day for sure.” Adopting the role of an advocate for women’s rights, she founded a charity for helpless women in the country. The charity currently runs a women’s shelter for those, who like her, are survivors of violence and abuse. The home helps them to sustain themselves and become self-dependent by learning new skills. Mukhtaran has also opened a school that offers free education for girls in her rural hometown of Meerwala. Pakistan ranks as low as 121 out of 155 countries in the UNDP’s 2014 Gender Inequality Index. The index is a measure of women’s empowerment, reproductive health and economic activity. #RozinaMunib with her showstopper Mukhtara Mai at #FPW2016 @rozinamunibofficial A photo posted by Fashion Pakistan Official (@fashion_pakistan) on Nov 1, 2016 at 10:38am PDT Mukhtara Mai walks for #RozinaMunib at #FPW2016 @rozinamunibofficial A photo posted by Fashion Pakistan Official (@fashion_pakistan) on Nov 1, 2016 at 10:28am PDT (Contributed by: Zeba Khan)

#BeTheChange: This gangrape-survivor walks the ramp shaming the 'culture of shame'

<p>Mukhtaran Mai was gangraped &nbsp;and made to parade naked by a group of men in her village in the region of Punjab, Pakistan in 2002. This, on the orders of her tribe&rsquo;s elders, was a punishment for her brother&rsquo;s sins. 14 years later, in 2016, Mukhtaran walked the ramp as a showstopper for Pakistani designer, Rozina Munib, at Pakistan Fashion Week.</p>

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<p>The country&rsquo;s annual fashion show saw Mukhtaran making her fashion debut in a show titled &lsquo;Zindagi Ke Rang&rsquo; meaning Colours of Life. Her message after the show was: &ldquo;I want to be the voice of those women who face circumstances similar to what I did. My message for my sisters is that we aren&#39;t weak. We have a heart and a brain, we also think.&rdquo;</p>

<p>A symbol of courage and inspiring women around the world, the 44-year-old never lost hope throughout the ordeal. Speaking with The Associated Press on the occasion, Mukhtaran said, &ldquo;If one step I take, if that helps even one woman, I would be very happy to do that. I ask my sisters to not lose hope in the face of injustice, as we will get justice one day for sure.&rdquo;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BMWFfDXA21k/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">#Repost @dawn_images with @repostapp ??? Politician #SherryRehman dined with #MukhtaranMai to help support her cause to find shelter for women.</a></p>

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<p>Adopting the role of an advocate for women&rsquo;s rights, she found a charity for helpless women in the country. The charity currently runs a women&rsquo;s shelter for those, who like her, are survivors of violence and abuse. The home helps them to sustain themselves and become self dependent by learning new skills. Mukhtaran has also opened a school that offers free education for girls in her rural hometown of Meerwala.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The South Asian nation ranks as low as 121 out of 155 countries in the UNDP&rsquo;s 2014 Gender Inequality Index. The index is a measure of women&rsquo;s empowerment, reproductive health and economic activity.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(Contributed by: Zeba Khan)</em></p>


She has been working for women's rights in Pakistan for more than a decade

Mukhtaran Mai was gangraped and made to parade naked by a group of men in her village in the region of Punjab, Pakistan in 2002. This, on the orders of her tribe’s elders, was a punishment for her brother’s sins. 14 years later, in 2016, Mukhtaran walked the ramp as a showstopper for Pakistani designer, Rozina Munib, at Pakistan Fashion Week. #RozinaMunib with her showstopper Mukhtara Mai at #FPW2016 @rozinamunibofficial A photo posted by Fashion Pakistan Official (@fashion_pakistan) on Nov 1, 2016 at 10:38am PDT The country’s annual fashion show saw Mukhtaran making her fashion debut in a show titled ‘Zindagi Ke Rang’ meaning Colours of Life. Her message after the show was: “I want to be the voice of those women who face circumstances similar to what I did. My message for my sisters is that we aren't weak. We have a heart and a brain, we also think.” A symbol of courage and inspiring women around the world, the 44-year-old never lost hope throughout the ordeal. Speaking with The Associated Press on the occasion, Mukhtaran said, “If one step I take, if that helps even one woman, I would be very happy to do that. I ask my sisters to not lose hope in the face of injustice, as we will get justice one day for sure.” #Repost @dawn_images with @repostapp ??? Politician #SherryRehman dined with #MukhtaranMai to help support her cause to find shelter for women. A photo posted by Catwalk Event Management (@catwalk_events) on Nov 3, 2016 at 3:44am PDT Adopting the role of an advocate for women’s rights, she found a charity for helpless women in the country. The charity currently runs a women’s shelter for those, who like her, are survivors of violence and abuse. The home helps them to sustain themselves and become self dependent by learning new skills. Mukhtaran has also opened a school that offers free education for girls in her rural hometown of Meerwala. The South Asian nation ranks as low as 121 out of 155 countries in the UNDP’s 2014 Gender Inequality Index. The index is a measure of women’s empowerment, reproductive health and economic activity. (Contributed by: Zeba Khan)

#BeTheChange: This gangrape-survivor shames 'culture of shame', walking the ramp at Fashion Week

Pakistan&#39;s social media sensation Qandeel Baloch was allegedly killed by her brother in Multan in Punjab province, becoming the latest victim of &#39;honour killing&#39; that plagues the country.<br />
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The 26-year-old actor and model was killed in the central district of Multan last night, police said today.<br />
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Police said she was apparently&nbsp;killed by her brother Wasim, who fled after the incident.<br />
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&quot;She was suffocated to death by strangulation. It seems to be a case of honour killing but we are investigating it,&quot; district police chief Azhar Akram said.<br />
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<strong>Baloch shot to fame in 2014</strong><br />
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Baloch was a media sensation known for her boldness and was also considered highly controversial. She shot to fame in Pakistan in 2014 after a video of her pouting for the camera came up on the internet.<br />
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She became famous through her tireless self-promotion and &quot;selfies&quot; posted on social media and had amassed tens of thousands of followers on microblogging site Twitter.&nbsp;<br />
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She had expressed her desire many times to marry ex-cricketer and opposition politician Imran Khan.<br />
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Her controversial pictures with Islamic cleric Mufti Qawi recently led to the suspension of his membership &nbsp;from the Ruet-e-Hilal committee, a department that announces sighting of new moon.&nbsp;<br />
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<strong>Baloch had sought security amid threats&nbsp;</strong><br />
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Her real name was Fouzia Azeem but she chose Qandeel Baloch as her pseudonym after stepping into modelling.<br />
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She received threats from her family to quit modeling and also for her provocative appearances on social media. Her brother had been threatening her over her Facebook posts and videos, said the police.<br />
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Three weeks ago, she had written to the interior minister, the director general of the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) and the senior superintendent of Islamabad asking them to provide security to her, Dawn reported.<br />
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She had said her life was in danger and that she was being threatened via calls on her mobile number and that she did not have security measures installed in her home, the paper said.<br />
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(PTI)

The 26-year-old controversial model had been receiving threats from her brother over Facebook posts. She said her life was in danger

Pakistan's social media sensation Qandeel Baloch was allegedly killed by her brother in Multan in Punjab province, becoming the latest victim of 'honour killing' that plagues the country. The 26-year-old actor and model was killed in the central district of Multan last night, police said today. Police said she was apparently killed by her brother Wasim, who fled after the incident. "She was suffocated to death by strangulation. It seems to be a case of honour killing but we are investigating it," district police chief Azhar Akram said. Baloch shot to fame in 2014 Baloch was a media sensation known for her boldness and was also considered highly controversial. She shot to fame in Pakistan in 2014 after a video of her pouting for the camera came up on the internet. She became famous through her tireless self-promotion and "selfies" posted on social media and had amassed tens of thousands of followers on microblogging site Twitter. She had expressed her desire many times to marry ex-cricketer and opposition politician Imran Khan. Her controversial pictures with Islamic cleric Mufti Qawi recently led to the suspension of his membership from the Ruet-e-Hilal committee, a department that announces sighting of new moon. Baloch had sought security amid threats Her real name was Fouzia Azeem but she chose Qandeel Baloch as her pseudonym after stepping into modelling. She received threats from her family to quit modeling and also for her provocative appearances on social media. Her brother had been threatening her over her Facebook posts and videos, said the police. Three weeks ago, she had written to the interior minister, the director general of the Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) and the senior superintendent of Islamabad asking them to provide security to her, Dawn reported. She had said her life was in danger and that she was being threatened via calls on her mobile number and that she did not have security measures installed in her home, the paper said. (PTI)

Brother allegedly kills Pakistan internet sensation Qandeel Baloch in apparent honour killing

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