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I Started Being Honest with My Teens about My Mental Health Battles

Living, Motherhood, Teen
December 11, 2022
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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…

I Used to Feel Shame for Having PPD, but Now I Just Feel like a Mother

Baby, Motherhood
October 15, 2022
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By Melissa Payne

I Used to Feel Shame for Having PPD, but Now I Just Feel like a Mother

I had my first son when I was 23 years old. My husband and I named him Isaac, which means…

Living
May 13, 2022
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By Calleen Petersen

Don’t Write Off How Far You’ve Come

Tonight when the demons in my head want to take over, I’m reminding myself that I am amazing, and I…

Living, Motherhood
October 23, 2021
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By Courtney Devich

Mommy Needs Medicine—And That’s OK

“Mommy, what is that?” “It’s Mommy’s medicine for her anxiety. It’s one of the ways that God helps me.” It…

I Decided To Be Happy—And it Didn’t Work

Living, Motherhood
August 28, 2021
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By Jennifer Vail

I Decided To Be Happy—And it Didn’t Work

I woke up one day and decided to be happy. I’d been struggling with anxiety and depression for a long…

Anxiety Sometimes Makes Me Believe I’m a Bad Mom

Living, Motherhood
August 16, 2021
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By Courtney Devich

Anxiety Sometimes Makes Me Believe I’m a Bad Mom

My anxiety sometimes makes me feel like a bad mom. Sometimes, I even hate the mother I am because of…

She Lives Beneath the Storm of Anxiety and Depression

Living
August 15, 2021
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By Her View From Home

She Lives Beneath the Storm of Anxiety and Depression

A cloud hangs over her. A storm constantly rumbles in the distance. Rain, lightning, and thunder threaten every moment. Every…

To the Christian Mom With Anxiety: You Are Not Alone

Faith, Motherhood
April 28, 2021
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By Courtney Devich

To the Christian Mom With Anxiety: You Are Not Alone

To the Christian mom with anxiety, You've been told to pray harder. You've been told there’s nothing to be afraid…

Once Upon a Time, There Was a Woman Who Was Sad

Faith, Living
April 12, 2021
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By Esther Goetz

Once Upon a Time, There Was a Woman Who Was Sad

Once upon a time, there was a woman who was sad. About a year ago, she was skipping along, busy…

I Can’t Tell You When You Will Feel Better, But I Promise You Will

Faith, Living
January 9, 2021
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By Courtney Devich

I Can’t Tell You When You Will Feel Better, But I Promise You Will

I don’t remember the day—I just felt better. There wasn’t this big change in my life that suddenly made it…

Dear Struggling Mama, You Will Find Your Way Back To Joy

Living, Motherhood
October 18, 2020
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By Casey Huff

Dear Struggling Mama, You Will Find Your Way Back To Joy

Oh, mama. I know you’re struggling. I can see the pain behind your tired eyes. Your heart and mind are…

I Won’t Let My Son Struggle With Anxiety and Depression Alone

Motherhood, Teen
October 13, 2020
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By Brittany Meng

I Won’t Let My Son Struggle With Anxiety and Depression Alone

It was 10:30 p.m. when I heard him coming down the stairs. I paused Poldark, put down my phone on…