Postpartum Depression Isn’t a Bad Word
When I hear “postpartum depression”, I instantly recoil and flash back to the months following the arrival of my first child. Those months were filled … read more
I thought breastfeeding twins would be no big deal
I don’t have a very romantic story in regards to breastfeeding. It was hard. I did it for 3 months. I drank lots of water. … read more
The beautiful benefits to sharing our birth stories
Everybody who knows me well knows there is nothing I love talking about more than pregnancy and birth. That’s because, for me, pregnancy and birth … read more
Comparative Suffering in Motherhood
Motherhood is HARD. How or why it’s hard is different for everyone, but it’s a FACT that the mother going through the struggle is having … read more
Finding Healing Through Loss
Infant Loss. It is not something that is particularly easy to discuss or even hear about. The emotions involved and stories are often buried deep, … read more
postpartum — a beautiful bitch
I’m 5 months postpartum & I’ve started therapy last week with a professional whom I trust & feel completely comfortable being vulnerable with —whilst sitting … read more
a poem: postpartum anxiety thoughts
Postpartum anxiety…These intrusive thoughts hold so much power over me. They play on a loop over and over. Why can’t I pause, where is the … read more
motherhood can be incredibly lonely
Behind every cute baby is a mom who can’t remember the last time she washed her hair. I’ve discovered something that no one prepares you … read more
I was also *that* mom. That 1 in 5 mom.
The hardest thing I’ve ever done was not giving birth; it was admitting I needed help and accepting that help for my mental health. I … read more
I thought parenthood would come naturally
For me, motherhood was a no brainer. Coming from a big family, 1 of 8 kids and with 17 nieces and nephews, I always wanted … read more