**Steelman:** Albanese’s graphic novel is a powerful testament to the intersection of mental illness and motherhood, exposing systemic failures in psychiatric care. By sharing her decade-long misdiagnosis and the societal pressure to conform to idealized notions of pregnancy, she challenges stigma and advocates for better support. The inclusion of expert perspectives, such as Marion Leboyer’s insights on perinatal risks, strengthens the narrative’s credibility. The timing of the release, aligned...