By Her View From Home 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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By Megan Hanlon 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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By Jenni Brennan Dear Husband: It’s OK to Be Depressed, But You Can’t Ignore it
Dear husband, we need to have a real conversation. You are the first to admit that lately things have changed…
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By Hilary Doyle 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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By Courtney Devich 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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By HVFH Contributor 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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By Jennifer Thompson 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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By Keegan Taylor 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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By Tina Szymczak 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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By Brittany Meng 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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