Dear Struggling Soul, You Matter
Green is the official color of Mental Health Awareness Month. Today I chose to wear green. It isn’t always my…
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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…
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There Are So Many of Us Suffering in Silence
Sometimes life feels like a series of fleeting moments when we become lost in the confusion and chaos of it…
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Dear Parent of a Struggling Teen, Her Smile is Not Gone Forever
Hey, mama with the struggling teen, I want to show you something. See the young woman over there? The one…
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Dear Baby, Mama’s Depression is Not Your Fault
Dear baby, I’m sorry I had depression after I had you. I promise I couldn’t help it. I wanted to…
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When Depression Steals Your Joy, a Friend Who Shows Up Changes Everything
"I'm here. I'm not going anywhere. I'm not overwhelmed or annoyed by you. God is using me and that's an…
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Here’s To the Husbands Like Harry
Full disclosure: I've never been that into the royal family. I haven't watched any of the weddings or read many…
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Being a Mother With Depression is Hard
September and October were given mostly to anxiety. By November depression had set in, but I didn't recognize it for…
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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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