Trigger warning: sexual violence, eating disorders, suicide. I recently posted a tweet I had previously shared on Instagram, and it resonated with tens of thousands of people, particularly women. It was about a lack of support for women in our current society, particularly mothers, and the toll that it takes on us. And how little……
We’ve all seen statements using mental health treatments as insults. It’s not necessarily the treatments themselves that are getting dumped on, but rather the mental illness itself, as the intention is to capitalize on the negative stigma surrounding struggles with mental health. The implication is that the person is “crazy” & draws on negative stereotypes……
This post is sponsored and contains affiliate links which means items purchased through these links return a small monetary percentage back to this blog. Read our full disclosure policy here. There’s so much to think about when you’re getting ready to start a family. When I got pregnant with my first baby, I read all the……
This post contains affiliate links which means items purchased through these links return a small monetary percentage back to this blog. Read our full disclosure policy here. The daily feelings of mom life with anxiety and depression can make my feel like I’m all over the place. Anxiety and depression have been plaguing me again recently…….
To the mom with depression, The first time I saw a therapist, she was assessing my level of depression and asked, “Are you able to get your kids ready and take them to school?” I said yes, of course, and then she said, “That’s good, that’s more than some people are able to do.” And……
If you’re a mom with anxiety or depression, you’re not alone! Humor is always something that helps me make light of some of the hard stuff, so hopefully some of these funny mental health memes for moms with anxiety will give you a giggle! 1. Parenting with anxiety is a blast View this post on……
There’s nothing like the power of a friend’s hug. Let me tell you a story. “I need to talk to you,” I said in a message to my friend. I was spiraling after a tough afternoon and felt like my world was spinning out of control. I couldn’t stop crying. I often hesitate to reach……
My dear husband, When we got married, you didn’t know I had depression. I didn’t know I had depression. We wouldn’t know I had depression until I became pregnant with our first child. Then everything changed in more ways than one. You had no idea you were about to be supporting your wife through depression. You and I……
I researched for about six months before deciding that I wanted to try semaglutide for weight loss. Here’s what happened when I tried it and my semaglutide before and after story.
Leaving body image struggles as mom unaddressed and unattended to can interfere with your everyday life. It has made me not want to go places or be seen. I constantly worry about what people are thinking of me, even though I know most people are probably wrapped up in worrying about themselves. And yet, that doesn’t stop the negative thoughts from racing through my mind.
