My Son Has OCD and it Hurts To See Him Struggle
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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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Parenting With PTSD Has Made Me a Helicopter Mom
One afternoon I sat, gently swaying and patting my son’s back, after nursing him. I allowed my hand to rest…
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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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No One’s Mental Health is Worth You Getting in the Last Word
My wife suffers from severe, life-altering anxiety and depression. When it started a few years ago, she talked to her…
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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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My Name is Anxiety and I Want All of You
My name is Anxiety, and I am thrilled to meet you. I’m sure we’re going to be quite close, you…
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