Recovering Hope TeamFetal alcohol spectrum disorders, commonly referred to as FASDs, represent a range of conditions that can develop in individuals who were exposed to alcohol while in the womb.
Sadie Broekemeier | MA, LADC, LPCCThis experience is often referred to as high-functioning depression—a form of ongoing depression that hides beneath productivity and outward stability. At Recovering Hope, we often work with women who have spent years pushing through their pain. They’ve relied on being busy, being strong, or being “the one others depend on.” While these strategies may help them function, they often come at the cost of feeling truly connected, rested, or fulfilled. Understanding high-functioning depression is the first step toward something more than just getting through the day; it’s the beginning of real healing.
