Postpartum Depression Happens To Foster Parents, Too
Feelings of sadness, worthlessness, hopelessness, and guilt. Changes in sleep patterns. Extreme fatigue. Difficulty concentrating. Restlessness and irritability. Loss of…
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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…
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Dear Husband, Here’s How To Love Me When I’m Sad
You come home from work and find me in the kitchen. I'm pretending to do dishes, bent over the sink,…
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Dear Friend, You Never Have to Fake It With Me
To my friend who is struggling with depression, I want you to know I'm here for you. I may not…
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To the Mother Fighting For Her Mental Health: Keep Going, Your Babies Need You
Suicide. Depression. Anxiety. Anger. Sadness. Fatigue. These were common themes of my childhood. My paternal grandma committed suicide three years…
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To the Mom Struggling With Anxiety and Depression: Get Help for Your Kids’ Sake
As a teenager, I was suicidal and received intensive counseling for my depression and anxiety. I also tried medication for…
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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…
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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…
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When the Worrying Never Takes a Break
I was sitting in the hallway, leaning against the stair railing, and staring down the hall towards my kids’ rooms.…
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Dear Mama With Depression, You Never Stopped Being Strong
Depression does not discriminate—from the oldest to youngest, richest to poorest, most glamorous lives to those who live in constant…
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