A friend has freakishly lost her hearing. Another friend is prepping for IVF. Another, her brother’s in jail. One mama is struggling adjusting to two kids in a year of lockdown and isolation. Too many friends mental health is failing. So what can you do about it? I’m a fixer and a helper. Many of… Continue reading You Don’t Have To Respond To This
Tag: depression
My Gratitude for My Anxiety
It’s Thanksgiving weekend. There’s so much to be grateful for, especially in a month that has World Mental Health Day and Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness; two struggles I know intimately. Anxiety makes you question everything. This quote is a salve for the hard days If you’ve read my recent blogs, you’ll know that my… Continue reading My Gratitude for My Anxiety
You Can Go Now, Anxiety!
I normally only write about the hardships in my life after I’ve learned the lesson or once I’ve healed from the experience enough to revisit it through words. I like telling the sad or hard stories but ending on the lesson, a written Modern Family episode, if you will. But today I’m writing from the… Continue reading You Can Go Now, Anxiety!
The Beauty in Asking for Help
I’ve always been acutely aware of people’s hesitation to ask for help especially among mothers. There’s this weird pride that seems to come forward when facing the beautiful truth that sometimes we just can’t do it all. But recently, I’ve really noticed the shame that seems to accompany needing help. When are women (and specifically… Continue reading The Beauty in Asking for Help
Bell Let’s Talk: The Depression I NEVER Talk About
When I miscarried the second time, it felt like a two-fold tragedy: one, we lost a baby we desperately wanted and two; karma was having its way with me. You see, as a teenager, I had two abortions. I’ll pause here to say: Save your judgments. There is NOTHING you can say to me that… Continue reading Bell Let’s Talk: The Depression I NEVER Talk About
The Shame That Tags Along With Anxiety
I have anxiety and mild depression. Just reading that sentence brings tears to my eyes. Why? Because I am filled with shame. I know shame well; we've become close these last few years. When I started experiencing bizarre and unexplainable symptoms that made me feel like I was dying, my lungs were collapsing and/or my… Continue reading The Shame That Tags Along With Anxiety
Miscarriage #2: From Despair and Darkness to Healing and Hope
I found out I was pregnant in April 2016, a week before my 31st birthday. My husband had just bought us a new car and it was shaping up to the be the best birthday EVER. I had a trip planned with my sisters to meet in Banff, Alberta, Canada for the May Long weekend… Continue reading Miscarriage #2: From Despair and Darkness to Healing and Hope
Anxiety: My Tools for Coping
Trying to make sense of anxiety is like trying to teach an elephant Spanish. It feels damn near impossible. On top of the feelings of dread and doom, I find I spend a good portion of my episode trying to explain my unexplainable feelings. Because my husband doesn’t fully understand and I am in no… Continue reading Anxiety: My Tools for Coping
Do This ONE THING Everyday For The Next 30 Days To Build Your Self-Love and Confidence
Before I delve into this doozy of an assignment I want to share my experience with you and you'll see why this is important for your personal growth. When I started seeing my counselor for my anxiety it surfaced that a lot of it stemmed from a lack of self love (which I knew I… Continue reading Do This ONE THING Everyday For The Next 30 Days To Build Your Self-Love and Confidence
I am Strong
I've been told many times I am strong; a trait I couldn't agree with for a long time. I had and still have not dealt with a serious illness in myself, my family or within my friend circle. I've never gotten that dreaded phone call that I've tragically lost someone I love. I've never held… Continue reading I am Strong
What We Don't Do 