The waiting room

The waiting room

by Emily Bleeker

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Ever since her husband's death collided with the birth of her daughter, postpartum depression has taken hold of Veronica Shelton. she can't sleep, can't work, and can't bear to touch her beautiful baby girl. Her emotional state is whispering lies in Veronica's ear. But not everything can be reasoned away by Veronica's despair. After all, the break-in at her house happened. The disturbing sketches she found in her studio are real. So is the fear for her daughter's safety especially when Veronica comes home to a cold, silent nursery and a missing baby. As she turns from victim into primary suspect, Veronica realizes that only she can find her daughter. Authorities aren't helping; they're only watching. Veronica's concerned mother has suddenly vanished from her life. And a new friend seems to be keeping secrets from her too. Now, reality is waiting for Veronica in a dark place because someone's mind games have only just begun.

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    How does Emily Bleeker use the setting of the waiting room and Veronica's home to mirror her internal state of grief and postpartum depression?

  2. 2

    In what ways does the book explore the stigma surrounding postpartum depression, and how does Veronica's mental health struggle impact her reliability as a narrator?

  3. 3

    Discuss how the novel examines the often-unspoken pressures of motherhood; have you ever felt the weight of societal expectations or the fear of not measuring up as a parent?

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