“People rarely talk about the financial burden mental illness brings. It’s a burden on your mind and your bank account.”
‘We’ve lost upwards of $80,000 this year because of mental illness.’: Wife shares ‘unseen’ costs of mental illness
‘I’m grieving for three. And some days, it’s all consuming.’: Young widow shares grief journey in wake of husband’s passing
“I grieve for Joe just as much as I grieve about him—for the moments, the feelings, the experiences he won’t have here. And then I grieve for Vienna, who will not have a single memory of her dad.”
‘When I learned to accept my son, I learned to accept this world with all the different people within it.’: Mom shares journey to accepting son’s diagnosis
“For the first year, I thought I would fix my child to be ‘normal.’ But at some point, I realized he didn’t need fixing; my mindset did.”
16 Creative Rainy Day Outdoor Activities To Try With Your Kids
“Finding the right rainy day activities can help your kids bring a new level of joy to their outdoor play.”
How Celebrating Small Wins Made Me A Happier Mom
“Find the small things that make you happy and celebrate them HARD.”
‘Wow, someone dressed herself today, didn’t she?’ I pat my child and say proudly, ‘Yes, she did!’: Mom shares importance of fostering children’s autonomy
“I found myself fighting with her on what to wear for the longest time until it hit me. It’s not important.”
‘I called my husband, sobbing and repeating, ‘I quit…I can’t do this!’: Mom shares the struggle of new motherhood
“I’ll cry with you so you don’t have to cry alone with your child.”
‘This life is not for the faint of heart, but for those full of love.’: Military wife shares whirlwind love story, motherhood journey through husband’s 13 deployments
“Love will make you do crazy things, and military love makes you do them fast. My mind was spinning, but I closed my eyes and jumped.”
‘Carter is threatening to self-harm.’ It was a huge wake-up call for me.’: Mom shares 8-year-old son’s mental health journey
“I’m his voice when he is voiceless. I’m going to always speak up for my child and his mental health.”
10 Important Lessons I Hope To Teach My Daughter
“No matter what life throws your way, I’ll always be your first best friend. I will be there for you every step of the way.”