Real moms share personal stories about their struggles with mental health in motherhood. Some women have struggled during pregnancy, post-partum, and during stressful times of motherhood. Other moms have long-term conditions that they have learned to manage and cope with. Find hope and validation in these stories.
During my third pregnancy I suddenly plunged into a level of darkness that I never knew. Getting through each day became harder and harder and I eventually hit my breaking point. The conflicting emotions of depression and loving your children makes this struggle all the more painful.
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.
We aren’t meant to go through life alone. Our children, our families, and our friends need us to show up…both physically and mentally. Read about how the action of being there for someone leaves a powerful impact upon them.
I 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.
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. 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…….
How many times have you seen someone who you held in high esteem do something seemingly contrary to their nature and think, “How could they do/believe such an awful thing? They are/were a good person.” How many times have you read the opinion of someone you care about only to think, “How can a Christian……
