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Baby, Loss, Motherhood
June 2, 2019
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Infertility Stole the Joy of Motherhood

“I’m going to be a mother” was something I avoided saying out loud. Sometimes I dared to think it, but struggling with infertility…

Baby, Motherhood
April 25, 2019
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We’ve Got to Show Up For Moms in Postpartum Darkness

“Enjoy every moment!” It’s doled out like the canned advice it is. Tossed around to new moms like it’s even a thing. Or…

Motherhood
April 18, 2019
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Moms With a Lot of Kids Might be Struggling More Than You Know

People out in public like to observe my full hands and declare all sorts of unsolicited stuff, right in front of my five children. But one of…

Motherhood
April 11, 2019
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In the Storm of Postpartum Depression, You Are Not Alone

I know how hard it is to lift that one foot in front of the other. Meeting a new little person’s every need without even thinking about your…

Baby, Motherhood
April 8, 2019
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To the New Mom Wondering about Postpartum Anxiety

It is not entirely clear whether or not we should consider this postpartum anxiety, but it is certainly something we need to keep an eye on. As dusk…

Faith, Motherhood
April 3, 2019
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I Have Anxiety and Depression—and I’m a Good Mom

My name is Lauren. I have depression. And I’m a good mom. It took me a few months to be able to tell what it was. I was withdrawn. Sad.…

Motherhood
April 3, 2019
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To the Mama in the Fog: You Are Not Alone

To the mama in the fog right now, You aren’t alone. Moms of all walks of life have been in your shoes. We’ve had the weight of the world on our…

Baby, Grief, Motherhood
March 28, 2019
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“I Know How Hard She Fought.” Postpartum Depression Claimed Her Life—But Not Her Legacy

Editor’s note: The following contains references to suicide. “It was without a doubt love at first sight.” It’s one of the first things…

Motherhood
March 24, 2019
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To the New Mom Hiding Her Anxiety: You Don’t Have to Circle “A”

“I have been so unhappy that I have been crying” A) No, never B) Only occasionally C) Yes, quite often D) Yes, most of the time…

Baby, Motherhood
March 2, 2019
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This is What it Feels Like to Truly Love Your Children—But Feel Like You Want to Die At the Same Time

I laid on the bathroom floor, crying. My last pregnancy was one of the lowest points of my life. Logically, I knew I had many things in life to be…