Tag: health
Almond Moms Revisited
I, like many other millennials, grew up with an almond mom. A mom who was always on a diet, constantly commented about food or...
Motherhood and My Mental Health
I woke up the other day, and from the moment I opened my eyes, I knew. My pulse was racing, and my skin felt...
A Sweet & Healthy Summer Treat!
Flowing sundresses, dripping ice cream cones, sandy toes...yes, summer is in full swing!
Summer brings many pleasures, and chief among them, in my humble opinion,...
A Guide to Pregnancy, Infancy, & Postpartum Resources in Fairfield County
Motherhood. Many of us dream of it, but our lives are forever changed once it happens. Whether it is your first time or your...
Better Food, Better Mood!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and as a mom and a woman, I am no stranger to the fact that America is in...
Exiting Therapy
Next week, I am being discharged from therapy.
I started seeing a therapist about eighteen months ago, and next week will be my last session...
Leaving Bulimia Behind
Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders
Growing up is such a layered experience for us all. I feel like I’ve had so many opportunities to view life...
Supporting Your Injured Child During an Emergency
We all hope never to find ourselves in the midst of a traumatic situation, but there may come a time when supporting your injured...
Postpartum Anxiety: Prioritizing Your Mental Health
Well before I even thought about becoming a mother, I heard the term 'post-partum depression.' In the 80s and 90s, post-partum depression was not...
Postpartum Support International: Climb Out of the Darkness
I have suffered from postpartum PTSD and anxiety and consider myself a warrior and now an advocate. At the time, like so many other...