By Kelley Spencer Dear Friend, Depression Won’t Scare Me Away
Numb. Sad. Defeated. Hopeless. When depression hits, it hits hard, trying to devour its latest victim. Depression feels like you’re…
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By Winnie Munroe Disappearing Online Changed My Life
On my 34th birthday, I archived every photo on my Instagram account. I took the app off my phone. It…
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When I Wanted To Die, Here’s What I Needed from You
I’ve seen it all across social media today. “Check on your friends.” “Check on your strong friends.” “Check on your…
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By Claudia Caramiello I Started Being Honest with My Teens about My Mental Health Battles
Smiling is easy to fake. Pretending to be cheerful doesn’t require any special skills. Giving the illusion of being a…
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By Adam Lowe You Are Worth Everything
Ever play the game Truth or Dare as a kid? I’m sure you did, pretty much everyone has, I know…
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By Crystal Fulmer I Truly Believed My Children Would Be Better off without Me
Trigger warning: This post contains suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is thinking about harming themself, please call…
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By Jacie Kendrew Am I the Only One Who Struggles? Sometimes It Feels That Way.
After I entered motherhood, I let my identity slip away from me. Not all at once, but little by little.…
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I Used to Feel Shame for Having PPD, but Now I Just Feel like a Mother
I had my first son when I was 23 years old. My husband and I named him Isaac, which means…
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By Cindy Houlden But You’re So Happy, How Can You Have Depression?
A friend recently told me she couldn’t believe I battled depression because I seem so happy. I may have laughed.…
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By Maree Reams Becoming Someone’s Mother Can Feel Foreign
For my little girl—I’m so blessed I get to be a part of her world. My life changed in a…
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By Sarah Trombley I’m Done Feeling Guilty for Struggling with My Mental Health
My mental health hasn’t been great for the past week. I couldn’t put my finger on what was going on,…
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By Moriah Couch The Pain of Loving an Addict and the Power of Love
Mental health is no joke. Addiction is no joke. In my experience, these things go hand in hand. People often…
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