Dear mama with depression, I see you struggling today. I feel it, too. You might feel like you are alone and no one understands, but that is not true. Depression lies. I want you to hear the truth.
Why Antidepressants Make Me a Better Mom
Posted in:Mental HealthFor me, antidepressants ARE life saving. Not just in the physical sense of keeping me safe from my own brain, but also from a quality of life standpoint. I am able to LIVE life because of antidepressants instead of just BEING alive.
It can be hard to admit that I still struggle sometimes. But here it is. My name is Kristen. I am 1 in 5.
Why I’m Grateful for the Bad Things I’ve Experienced
Posted in:Faith, Mental Health, ParenthoodI may never know why certain things happen, but I have found the answer to why I need them. Changing my perspective made me realize the power of the lessons I was learning.
Mom Anxiety Versus Intuition: When Do You Listen?
Posted in:Mental Health, ParenthoodHow can we tell the difference between anxiety and intuition, especially when it comes to being a mother? Learn tips about the characteristics of anxiety and mother’s intuition to help you sort through your thoughts.
Motherhood Has Made Me Stupid
Posted in:Mental Health, ParenthoodThis 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. Yeah, you read that right. I feel like I’ve literally become stupider after having children. I used to have a very sharp memory and could organize my thoughts easily…….
I Wasn’t Prepared to be a Mom
Posted in:Car Seat Safety, Mental Health, ParenthoodThis post contains affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for full details. I had my first baby in 2010 and to be honest, I didn’t know much about being a mother at all. I’m not sure how the universe allowed me to have a child when I was so clueless about everything. As a……
