By Courtney Devich Mommy Needs Medicine—And That’s OK
“Mommy, what is that?” “It’s Mommy’s medicine for her anxiety. It’s one of the ways that God helps me.” It…
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Struggling With Mental Health Makes You a Bad Mom—And Other Lies I’ve Believed
I feel bad for my kids sometimes. I shouldn’t—they live a charmed life. We just moved to a new house…
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By Jennifer Vail I Decided To Be Happy—And it Didn’t Work
I woke up one day and decided to be happy. I’d been struggling with anxiety and depression for a long…
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PTSD Claimed My First Responder Father and I’ll Never Stop Missing Him
As an adult, you come to the realization that your parents won’t live forever. You hope they will be around…
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Anxiety Sometimes Makes Me Believe I’m a Bad Mom
My anxiety sometimes makes me feel like a bad mom. Sometimes, I even hate the mother I am because of…
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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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