“I remember feeling broken, wondering why they sold me motherhood in such a beautiful and shiny package, only to discover later that it was a mirage.”
Dear Postpartum Moms, It’s Okay If Loving Your Newborn Doesn’t Come Naturally
‘If we were THAT ready to adopt, why not a different baby in need of a family?’: Mom details Down Syndrome adoption journey
“The voice on the other end was saying, ‘Congratulations, Mama!’ I truly cannot remember another word of that life-changing conversation. My head was buzzing.”
‘I’m sorry, Ms. Salerno, your results came back as cancer.’: Woman shares breast cancer chemotherapy, mastectomy
“I would have never even gone to the appointment or the mammogram if my mother did not get the diagnosis A WEEK BEFORE MINE.”
‘A suicide is like a pebble thrown in a pond. The waves ripple outward.’: Mom details reality of suicide loss, ripple effect of grief
“It is estimated that 115 people are exposed to a single suicide, with 1 in 5 reporting this experience had a devastating impact or caused a major-life disruption. We need to bond together.”
‘I stared at my doctor, a deer in headlights, completely naked below my ribs.’: Woman hilariously shares awkward OBGYN encounter
“Next time you’re at the OBGYN hiding those undies under your shirt, you’ll think of me and my pink paper bolero jacket and laugh.”
Daughter Becomes Full-Time Caregiver For ‘Best Friend’ Mom With Schizophrenia
“There isn’t a day that goes by that I regret it. I gave her a purpose and now she gives me a purpose.”
5 Sobriety Apps To Help You Abstain From Alcohol
“The path to sobriety is not easy, but it’s so worth it! Finding good resources and a community to support you along the way will be so important in your success.”
Why You Can’t Relax Without Guilt: A Guide To Embracing Your Value Beyond Titles, Work, & Your Ability To Give
“You are enough even when you can’t produce or give or perform. Even when you need a break. You are enough just by existing.”
‘We noticed a golf ball-sized lump on our little baby’s neck.’: Mom details lymphatic malformation signs, symptoms, and advice
“When Hunter was about a week hold, we noticed his breathing seemed raspy and louder than it should be.”
POTS Warrior Talks Medical Gaslighting, Finding Community, & Living A Joyful Life With Chronic Illness
“The doctor said I looked fine and told me ‘plenty of patients’ would want to be me. He refused to refer me to another hospital, discharged me, and told me to just ‘try some yoga.’ Within 24 hours, I developed an infection; my stomach was in so much pain I couldn’t breathe. My body was getting weaker by the minute.”