Tag: mental health
The Curse of the Over-Functioning Mom
They were everywhere. Lurking beyond every corner. Hiding behind every door. They even showed up in my sleep, with their cries playing an endless...
When the Bare Minimum is the Best You’ve Got
I’m finding it difficult to go above and beyond lately. Give 110%. Excel. Overachieve. Be a super mom. Cultivate a Pinterest- and social-media-perfect life....
The Mom Card: When You Just Need a Break
With two kids under the age of six, I’m always winging it. Like the other day, when my daughter strutted out the door in...
What it’s Like to Have Depression and Anxiety: An Analogy
I think we can all agree that we just came out of an extraordinarily long winter. For many with depression, anxiety, seasonal affective disorder,...
Self-Care is NOT Selfish: 31 Easy and (Mostly) Free Ideas for...
MOMS! It is time to take care of YOU.
I have learned, over the years, that I am important. Because I exist. Additionally, the only...
In This Together: Moms Share Their Experiences with Anxiety
There is indescribable magic in the power of vulnerability and conversation. So why does the topic of mental health feel like a four letter...
Parenting With Mental Illness: My Anxiety Affects More Than Just Me
This isn’t easy for me to write about. Just the simple act of typing out these first words has made my heart start pounding....
This is My Brave: My Battle with Mental Illness
For three months I faked it.
I smiled, went to work, played with the kids, visited with friends, went to football games and spent quiet nights binge-watching...