Bolu, a new mother, struggles with scary thoughts and postpartum depression. Ignored by doctors and alone, she and her baby face real danger. Out in the Darkness reveals the silent fight of many Nigerian women—and the strength it takes to survive.
Bolu, a new mother, is drowning in postpartum darkness. With each passing day, vivid hallucinations pull her deeper, pushing her to the edge. Dismissed by doctors, silenced by stigma, and spiraling alone, she and her baby teeter on the brink of danger. As her husband and mother fight to save her, Out in the Darkness exposes the raw, unspoken battles of maternal mental illness in Nigeria – a gripping yet hopeful call for awareness, support, and the resilience of women.