“There are hundreds of us who have been there, rooting for you and reminding you that (as cliché as it sounds) this absolutely will pass.”
An Open Letter To The Mom Currently Drowning In The Depths Of Postpartum Depression
‘My therapist said, ‘With the amount you’re drinking, your likelihood of dying by 40 is much higher than you realize.’: Young woman shares candid journey to sobriety
“I was going out 5 nights a week, drinking a bottle of wine a night alone, staying up until 10 a.m. doing coke, and waking up the next afternoon in bed, without a single recollection of how I got myself home. I was starting to reach my rock bottom.”
The 6 Essential Steps To Healing After Domestic Abuse
“Pulling yourself out of an abusive relationship is one of the hardest things to do. Opening yourself back up to love is an even bigger challenge.”
I Was Unable To Love My Daughter For The First 18 Months Of Her Life (Thanks To Postnatal Depression)
“I was drowning in motherhood and hating every second of these supposedly ‘precious moments.’ I felt so alone, a failure, so vastly different from all the other mothers out there who adored their babies.”
‘I got a call about a baby boy.’ We were excited, but scared of getting hurt again.’: Mom of 3 shares journey through infertility, foster care, and adoption
“We were up against time, and we had to make a decision right away since this baby boy was across the country.”
‘They told my mom it was just a cry for attention and I was perfectly fine.’: Woman shares mental health journey to bipolar diagnosis
“If you ever feel empty or alone, never hesitate to seek professional help. It was one of the hardest but best decisions I ever made.”
After Going Viral For Anxiety Tips, Woman Becomes Mental Health Practitioner And Is Helping Countless People Heal
“Learning not to fear my experience set me free.”
‘If you feel like no one believes in you, remember that I do.’: Single mom, abuse survivor graduates top of her nursing class thanks to nurse whose kindness saved her life
“I was a complete stranger to her, but she didn’t care. She hugged me tight. ‘Go back to nursing school, finish your degree, and make your kid’s proud. They need you.’ I put my head in my hands and cried for the first time in 9 months.”
10 Simple Self Care Tips For New Moms
“I have to remind myself that although taking care of that sweet little bundle of joy is my number one priority, taking care of myself needs to be a very close runner-up.”
‘She was born into a disastrous emergency. Her mother was dying, and she was dying.’: Mom shares daughter’s journey to thriving with cerebral palsy
“She wants everyone to SEE people with disabilities. I want that too.”