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 Ann-Marie Ferry “This is Not a Competition.” Comedian Laura Clery Has a Serious Message For Struggling Moms
It’s been a long day at work. All I want is to do is watch a lighthearted YouTube video and…
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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 Crystal Wilson Postpartum Depression Left Me Scared To Have Another Baby
My husband and I recently decided we wanted to try for another child. We have three kids at home, and…
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By Courtney Devich Mommy, Why Are You Sad?
Dear Mommy, Things feel different since you brought home the new baby. You told me things would change and they…
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By Lauren Eberspacher Dear Baby, Mama’s Depression is Not Your Fault
Dear baby, I’m sorry I had depression after I had you. I promise I couldn’t help it. I wanted to…
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By Rachel Weidner Life in the Bedroom After Baby is New, Too
When I gave birth to my son, my body was wrecked. Even though I had an easy pregnancy. Even though…
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To the Plus Size Woman Struggling With Her Weight
Mama friend, I know you are unhappy with your weight. You stand on the scale and wonder how the number…
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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 Jheri Jordan When the Worrying Never Takes a Break
I was sitting in the hallway, leaning against the stair railing, and staring down the hall towards my kids’ rooms.…
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By Justina Oldehoff Dear Mama, It’s OK To Need Boundaries
After three NICU stays, becoming a mom twice in one year, the trauma of losing one child, 80 days on…
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