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Living
December 2, 2023
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By Moriah Couch

I’m Afraid of Going to the Dentist

I never used to have a fear of the dentist. Growing up as a child who struggled with sensory issues…

Motherhood
November 24, 2023
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By Amber Kuipers

I Didn’t Know It Was Postpartum Anxiety

I was always warned about postpartum depression. I was prepped by my midwife. I had the pamphlets. I was ready.…

Living
October 22, 2023
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By Estephanie Phelps

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…

Your Friend with Social Anxiety Isn’t Rude, It’s Just Really Hard

Friendship, Living
August 7, 2023
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By Courtney Devich

Your Friend with Social Anxiety Isn’t Rude, It’s Just Really Hard

“You know you came off as rude, right?” “I didn’t mean to. Honestly, I just don’t know what to say…

I Didn’t Go To the Dentist for Years Because I Was Embarrassed

Living
July 10, 2023
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By Estephanie Phelps

I Didn’t Go To the Dentist for Years Because I Was Embarrassed

I hadn't been to the dentist in years. I think it had been around six years? I'm not exactly sure.…

Don’t Tell an Anxious Child to Calm Down—Help Them Do It

Kids, Motherhood, Teen, Tween
May 19, 2023
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By Nichole J Suvar

Don’t Tell an Anxious Child to Calm Down—Help Them Do It

She comes to me with teary eyes, a shaky voice, and stomping feet, “This is dumb! Everything is terrible! I’m…

Helping Your Child Through Separation Anxiety Is Heartbreaking

Motherhood
January 6, 2023
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By Wendy C

Helping Your Child Through Separation Anxiety Is Heartbreaking

I could sense it unfolding even though I had personally never experienced it before. The extra long hug. The tightness…

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…

Motherhood
September 9, 2022
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By Kelley Spencer

Dear Anxiety, I’m Taking the Power Back

Here she is again—the anxious mom in me. Overwhelmed. Defeated. Tense. Weary. I know my kids feel my angst. They…

Being a Mom With Anxiety is Hard, But it Doesn’t Make Me Weak

Living, Motherhood
February 3, 2022
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By Casey Huff

Being a Mom With Anxiety is Hard, But it Doesn’t Make Me Weak

What would motherhood be like if I didn't have anxiety? I've wondered this so many times over the last six…

When There’s No Reason To Be Anxious—But You Are

Motherhood
January 27, 2022
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By Shara-Rae Jansen

When There’s No Reason To Be Anxious—But You Are

If you were to glance in my direction, you’d see a typical stay-at-home mom at the park with her kids.…

Kids, Motherhood
November 20, 2021
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By Dorinda Brown

In Our House, Anxiety Won’t Win

My child has anxiety—just saying that makes me feel anxious and like a failure as a mom. I had never…

anxious

I’m Afraid of Going to the Dentist

I Didn’t Know It Was Postpartum Anxiety

Anxiety Wants You to Feel Alone

Your Friend with Social Anxiety Isn’t Rude, It’s Just Really Hard

I Didn’t Go To the Dentist for Years Because I Was Embarrassed

Don’t Tell an Anxious Child to Calm Down—Help Them Do It

Helping Your Child Through Separation Anxiety Is Heartbreaking

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

Dear Anxiety, I’m Taking the Power Back

Being a Mom With Anxiety is Hard, But it Doesn’t Make Me Weak

When There’s No Reason To Be Anxious—But You Are

In Our House, Anxiety Won’t Win

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