In Her Circle is organized by people close to Jenna Dorman and grounded in lived experience.
Jenna was a mother, partner, and deeply loved member of a large, close-knit community. She was a successful business woman, intelligent, and fiercely loyal.
In late 2024, Jenna died of postpartum suicide. Her illness escalated quickly, and despite relentless advocacy from her family and community, the healthcare system was not equipped to provide the level of care she needed during an acute period.
Her story is not unique. Suicide is the fourth most common cause of death for mothers.
If a family with access, education, and an entire community advocating on their behalf could not secure care, it raises a critical question: who can?
In Her Circle is inspired by the concentric circles of care that formed around Jenna in her illness, and calls on all of us to step into the circle of care, so that no mother is left to navigate this alone.
Raising awareness, building community, and funding access to postpartum mental health support.