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A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help Patrick Clancy, husband of Lindsay Clancy, "as he navigates an unimaginable tragedy," the campaign reads.
Patrick came home to find his wife had attempted suicide by jumping out of a second-story window at the couple's house at 47 Summer Street in Duxbury on Tuesday night, Jan. 24.
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Lindsay, who was taken to the hospital for treatment and where she remains, was charged with the deaths of her two children, 5-year-old Cora Clancy and 3-year-old Dawson Clancy the next day. Her 8-month-old infant Callan died on Friday, as reported by Daily Voice.
It has since been speculated that Lindsay was battling postpartum psychosis and that the mental illness allegedly drove her to strangle her children to death.
“Postpartum psychosis will have elements of hallucinations, suicidal ideations, thoughts of harming yourself or a loved one, and intrusive thoughts," Dr. Serena Rosa, a nurse practitioner who has been working with postpartum mothers for more than a decade.
Rosa said she's had patients who experience intrusive thoughts that often turn violent. She also said women going through postpartum psychosis have a difficult time asking for help because they are scare and don not know who to trust.
“Lindsay Clancy was in a very intensive five-day-a-week program for PPD, trying to get help," Independent Journalist Bobby Wellison reports citing one of Lindsay's friends.
“Her husband was working from home instead of going into work to be able to try and support her daily while she went to a program five days a week," Wellison wrote. "In the 25 minutes it took him to pick up takeout, the unthinkable happened."
Lindsay has since been charged with two counts of homicide and three counts each of strangulation, and assault and battery with a deadly weapon. She is currently in police custody as she recovers at a hospital, according to authorities.
"We all know Pat to be the most kind and genuine person," the GoFundMe reads. "As someone who is always willing to support others, we sincerely thank you for offering yours."
The purpose of the campaign is to help Patrick help pay for medical bills, funeral services, and legal help.
"This assistance is especially needed because Pat will be unable to work for the foreseeable future as he weathers this painful, life-altering tragedy," the GoFundMe reads. "We appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and outreach in support."
Patrick Clancy published a statement on the campaign page a day after it was created. In it, he asks the public to forgive his wife for her actions as he has.
"The real Lindsay was generously loving and caring towards everyone - me, our kids, family, friends, and her patients," Patrick wrote. "The very fibers of her soul are loving. All I wish for her now is that she can somehow find peace."
People can donate or read the full statement by clicking here. People can also purchase mugs on Etsy that will be donated to a non-profit PPD charity.
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