It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to write. Admittedly, I’ve been struggling with my mental health since last summer as our family faces some difficult changes. With everything going on in the world right now, I’m becoming utterly drained both mentally and emotionally. I’m sure most of us are. There is so much … Continue reading COVID-19: Are We Forgetting Who We Are?
Tag: Mental Health
Leave My Breasts Alone
It’s a tale as old as time, women judging women, mothers shaming mothers, people telling other people what to do with their bodies and lives. Lately, I have become better at blowing off rude comments or harsh criticism from others. As the great Rachel Hollis said in Girl, Wash Your Face, “Someone else's opinion of … Continue reading Leave My Breasts Alone
To The Women Struggling With Postpartum Depression: I’m With You
After giving birth, 1 in 7 women suffer from postpartum depression, yet women are still afraid to talk about it. I believe that largely has to do with the constant judgment we face as mothers. Why would we want to admit that we’re having a hard time with the one thing society expects us to … Continue reading To The Women Struggling With Postpartum Depression: I’m With You