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I Was a Normal, Suburban Mom Who Wanted To Die. Then, God Whispered.

Grief, Living, Loss, Motherhood
July 30, 2023
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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…

I’ll Do Whatever It Takes to Fight for My Mental Health

Living
May 26, 2023
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By Amanda Kilgore

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…

Admitting Your Child Needs More Help than You Can Give Is Brave

Kids, Motherhood, Teen, Tween
May 15, 2023
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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…

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
860 Views
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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…