I’m a Mom With Bipolar Disorder and I’m Not Hiding Anymore
For decades, I have kept it a secret, hidden away behind a smile and casual conversation. I was afraid—afraid of…
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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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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 Courtney Devich Mental Illness Doesn’t Make You Less Christian
Hey friend, there’s something I think we need to address because it’s weighing on my heart. There's this stigma I…
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5 Things You Need To Know About Self Harm
I can close my eyes and easily recall the first time I purposely cut myself. It was almost 13 years…
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I Loved “The Queen’s Gambit,” But It Was Hard On My Mama Heart
If, like me, you’ve spent the last week or so utterly captivated by The Queen’s Gambit to the point where…
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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 Krisann God Can Sustain a Struggling Marriage
I expected my married life to be pretty idyllic because I’d married a man who loved Jesus. But the day…
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By Karen Szabo His Life Saves Mine
There was a time in my life when I didn’t think I’d see past the age of 18. Well, 24…
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By Jennifer Corgan To the Mom Living With Mental Illness: You Are Strong
To all the moms with mental illness out there juggling a family, you are not alone. Many people have walked…
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By Her View From Home Watching Your Child Struggle With Mental Illness is Pure Agony
I wish my son had a stomach virus. That’s all I could think of as we sat in the waiting…
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By Valerie Meek Yes, I Struggle—And I’m a Good Mom
"But you're such a good mom." The words took my breath away. I was with a few moms outside my…
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