But what I am really wondering is, how did the other women treat her? David was already married to at least three women, and presumably had concubines as well. Six sons were already born to him in Hebron from six different women... So here is the new girl, and she's pregnant with their husband's baby. And now she's married to him too. Goody. So how did they react? Did they welcome her with love and compassion as a sister-wife? Or did they slut-shame her, leaving her alone to

In the cancer community, we often feel overwhelmed and struggle with depression. It reminds me, actually, of the struggles of young moms. And good news-- the coping skills are transferable!