By Brittany Meng The Journey Out of Depression Starts With Honesty
I knew the question was coming. This was my fifth pregnancy. Care providers always ask it at the end of…
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Dear Simone, Thank You For Showing the World Mental Health Matters More Than Gold Medals
When I opened my phone this morning to scroll through the headlines, I found one name plastered everywhere: Simone Biles.…
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You Are Brave And So Much Stronger Than You Know
I see you and I know . . . I see you. You with the crippling depression who can barely…
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By Dani Sherman-Lazar Sometimes Depression Looks Like Dirty Dishes in the Sink
Depression and anxiety are real. They aren't physical, but you can see them if you look close enough. Depression is…
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By Michelle Jamison Why I’m Determined To Talk About My Past Trauma With My Child
*Trigger Warning: Sexual Violence A question was brought up to me that I have been pondering for a long time:…
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Postpartum Anxiety Steals Precious Time
One chilly fall afternoon, my parents came down for a visit. Our firstborn was about 4 months old, and things…
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By Tynea Lewis To the Mom Drowning in Postpartum Depression: It Won’t Always Be This Way
To the mama struggling with postpartum depression, I know right now you’re surrounded by darkness, but it won’t always be…
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By Mehr Piracha Lee Until I Had An Anxious Child, I Didn’t Understand
The Beast stalks you like a stranger at night. Waiting around each corner. Crouching in the shadows. But nobody else sees…
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By Cindy Houlden Depression Will Always Be Part of My Story
A smiling photo. Enjoying an evening with my daughter at the theatre. Earlier we had gone shopping and enjoyed a…
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I Didn’t Know Who I Was Anymore
I feel weak. It’s not like the weakness you feel when you’re about to pass out. Rather, it’s the weakness…
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By Hope Martin “I’m Not That Kind of Girl”—But Anxiety Didn’t Care
I remember the day you were born. The nurses were amazed by the volume and color of your lips; they…
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By Nickey J Dunn 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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