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An Imperfect Journey through Modern Motherhood & Recovery
Talk to Someone: Getting Help for Postpartum Depression

Talk to Someone: Getting Help for Postpartum Depression

“I am wondering if it would help to talk to someone at this point,” he said. My husband, J, caught my gaze as he leaned forward in his chair. His eyes searching mine, and we sat there silently for a while. ‘At this point’? I thought to myself, wondering about his timeline of my suffering. How long had I not ...
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/ / Mental Health, Motherhood, Motherhood, postpartum, psychotherapy, Resources, support, Wellness
What comes next: thoughts on storytelling.

What comes next: thoughts on storytelling.

It’s been a long time since I’ve strung together enough words to constitute a blog post. Keeping a baby and a toddler alive while working full time so they have a house to live in has taken up an extraordinary and unexpected amount of time and energy. There have been some things on my mind, though, that I need to ...
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/ / Balanced Living, Eating Disorder, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Motherhood, Motherhood, Wellness, working mom, Writing
Buster. A Birth Story.

Buster. A Birth Story.

At first I couldn’t put my finger on precisely what moment I wanted this birth story to begin. You see, I began suffering from those teaser contractions midway through my second trimester. This prompting one pointlessly premature visit to the Labor & Delivery unit and many nights of anxiety-ridden “I think it’s time” moments. In my mind, this story starts ...
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/ / Baby, Birth, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Motherhood, Wellness