By Skyler Dusenbery Healing Is Not Linear
I was on anxiety medication for well over a year after my oldest was born. Then by God’s grace, I…
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By Crystal Fulmer To the Mom Struggling with Anxiety and Depression: Keep Getting Up
Eighteen years ago, after a miscarriage, my rollercoaster ride with anxiety and depression began. I’ve gone on to both adopt…
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By Krystal Sieben I Stopped Letting Anxiety Make Decisions for Me
Anxiety—I wish I didn't have it. I wish no one did. It's hard to explain it to those lucky enough…
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I Wanted God to Save Me from Depression; He Chose to Walk Me through It
For years the depression that enveloped me in darkness kept me cold and hurting. The anxiety made my body feel…
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A Moment of Panic Doesn’t Erase a Lifetime of Peace
I had a panic attack last week for the first time in months. It came out of absolutely nowhere and…
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A Year Has Made All the Difference
Trigger Warning: Discusses self-harm and suicide One year ago, my piece about starting my anxiety medication was published. After struggling…
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You Are Worth Being Well
I stood on the scale and took a big sigh. This was almost 50 pounds more than two years ago. Fifty…
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Anxiety Wants You to Feel Alone
Anxiety tries to convince me I'm never doing enough. It tries to convince me that things will always feel out…
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By Kelley Spencer I Was a Normal, Suburban Mom Who Wanted To Die. Then, God Whispered.
Trigger warning: This post contains suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themself, please call…
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I’ll Do Whatever It Takes to Fight for My Mental Health
Trigger warning: self-harm and suicide mentioned Today, I did one of the hardest things I've ever done: I started anxiety…
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By Kristina Guerrero Admitting Your Child Needs More Help than You Can Give Is Brave
It had been nearly a year, and despite my best efforts and constant prayers, the tumultuous relationship with my daughter…
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By Claudia Caramiello I Started Being Honest with My Teens about My Mental Health Battles
Smiling is easy to fake. Pretending to be cheerful doesn’t require any special skills. Giving the illusion of being a…
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