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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I had my first son when I was 23 years old. My husband and I named him Isaac, which means…
Continue ReadingFor my little girl—I’m so blessed I get to be a part of her world. My life changed in a…
Continue Reading“I would die for my child, ”a well-known, often said sacrificial statement. I didn’t really know how my fierce love…
Continue ReadingThis is what depression looks like for me—hidden tears with a smile. This picture was taken when I was in…
Continue ReadingBeing a NICU mom, my baby and I went through our share of traumatizing events. Somehow, not a single professional…
Continue ReadingMy first year postpartum was one of the best, but hardest years of my life. It was a treasured time,…
Continue ReadingI know you don't get enough credit. This time of life is crazy hard for you too. People are gushing…
Continue ReadingI knew the question was coming. This was my fifth pregnancy. Care providers always ask it at the end of…
Continue ReadingTo the mama struggling with postpartum depression, I know right now you’re surrounded by darkness, but it won’t always be…
Continue ReadingI feel weak. It’s not like the weakness you feel when you’re about to pass out. Rather, it’s the weakness…
Continue ReadingDear baby, I’m sorry I had depression after I had you. I promise I couldn’t help it. I wanted to…
Continue ReadingFull disclosure: I've never been that into the royal family. I haven't watched any of the weddings or read many…
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