In Her Circle is organized by people close to Jenna Dorman, grounded in our lived experience.
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.
Jenna was as loyal as she was ambitious, as successful as she was playful. Her fierce devotion as a friend, mother, and partner drew a deep love from her family and large, close-knit community.
Her story is not unique. Suicide is a leading cause of death for mothers in the first year postpartum.
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 surrounding mothers and families.
Raising awareness, building community, and funding access to postpartum mental health care.