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Motherhood
November 21, 2019
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By Sarah McClain

Mental Illness Doesn’t Care—But I Do

My mental illness doesn't care that I have things to get done today. Dishes that need to be washed. Clothes…

There Are No Shortcuts Through Anxiety, But I’ll Hold Your Hand Through it

Kids, Motherhood
November 13, 2019
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By Carolyn Moore

There Are No Shortcuts Through Anxiety, But I’ll Hold Your Hand Through it

I wish I could take this from you. I wish I could fight this battle for you. Spare you the…

God Can Mold the Anxious Child Into a Confident Adult

Faith, Kids
November 8, 2019
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By Kathy Wetsell

God Can Mold the Anxious Child Into a Confident Adult

As I write this, my firstborn is 5,633 miles away in Taormina, Sicily. This is the farthest she has ever…

I’m An Overwhelmed Mom and Today I’m Feeling Angry

Motherhood
November 3, 2019
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By Christy Marshall

I’m An Overwhelmed Mom and Today I’m Feeling Angry

I’m angry. I feel like things never stop piling up. The laundry. The housework. The forms, homework and fundraisers. The…

You Are the Reason I Cope With My Mental Illness

Living
November 1, 2019
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By Caitlin Fladager

You Are the Reason I Cope With My Mental Illness

An open letter to the silent victims of my depression and anxiety: my kids and husband.⁣⁣⁣ I know my anxiety…

Motherhood
October 22, 2019
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By Casey Huff

Mommy Has Anxiety

Mommy can’t play right now, honey, she has anxiety. I know you want me to help with your puzzle, but…

I Love My Kids, But They Trigger My Anxiety

Motherhood
October 9, 2019
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By Casey Huff

I Love My Kids, But They Trigger My Anxiety

I have anxiety. Looking back, I suppose I always have. The tightening in my chest. Irritability over little things. Unfounded…

Living
October 4, 2019
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By Liz Spenner

I Do Not Choose To Have Anxiety

For years, I have seen a quote floating around social media. Shared over and over and over again. A post…

Taking Medication For Depression and Anxiety is Not the Easy Way Out

Living
September 28, 2019
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By Michaela Gasseling

Taking Medication For Depression and Anxiety is Not the Easy Way Out

Medication for a mood disorder is “taking the easy way out”. Those are actual words I have heard in reference…

Motherhood
September 25, 2019
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By Kate Thornalley

Motherhood Can Be Lonely Sometimes

Motherhood can be lonely sometimes. I know that seems like an odd thing to say. “How can you feel lonely?…

I Taught My Daughter How to Fight Her Anxiety

Kids
September 20, 2019
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By Her View From Home

I Taught My Daughter How to Fight Her Anxiety

"I am feeling a little nervous." A few minutes earlier, I saw all of the signs when I told my…

Maybe We’re Living in the Age of Anxiety

Living
September 16, 2019
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By Kendra Barnes

Maybe We’re Living in the Age of Anxiety

For the longest time, I didn’t know what anxiety was. I thought everyone felt this way. I assumed everyone overthought…

anxiety

Mental Illness Doesn’t Care—But I Do

There Are No Shortcuts Through Anxiety, But I’ll Hold Your Hand Through it

God Can Mold the Anxious Child Into a Confident Adult

I’m An Overwhelmed Mom and Today I’m Feeling Angry

You Are the Reason I Cope With My Mental Illness

Mommy Has Anxiety

I Love My Kids, But They Trigger My Anxiety

I Do Not Choose To Have Anxiety

Taking Medication For Depression and Anxiety is Not the Easy Way Out

Motherhood Can Be Lonely Sometimes

I Taught My Daughter How to Fight Her Anxiety

Maybe We’re Living in the Age of Anxiety

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