Rachel Platten faced severe postpartum depression and chronic pain, leading her to a moment of despair that ignited her creativity. In a vulnerable episode in her studio, she expressed her anguish through song, questioning the purpose behind her suffering. This led to the production of her first album in seven years, "I Am Rachel Platten," which reflects themes of motherhood, mental health, and resilience. Platten's journey also informs her advocacy work, emphasizing the importance of sharing her struggles in her art and on her "Set Me Free" tour.
"I was in my studio and reached the apex of I can't take it anymore. The bottom wasn't there. I just kept falling. In that moment, this wail came out of me that turned into a song."
"I realized: Is there a purpose or meaning in all of this suffering? Am I being dragged down, like I was with 'Fight Song,' letting my roots go deep so that my rise can be tall again?"
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