This Is The Face Of Postpartum Depression
“THIS is the face of postpartum depression. This is it. Can’t believe it, can you? I was a first-time mom to a perfectly healthy little boy after multiple miscarriages. I had wanted a child so deeply...
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Dear Daughter: I’m Sorry For Overlooking Your Mental Health
“Ten years ago, my daughter, just days after turning 2 years old stepped into her very first dance class. I saw a version of my daughter I had never seen before. Her passion and love for music and...
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Breastfeeding Is Not For The Faint Of Heart
“Pumping. It’s a seven letter word that can either make you smile or make you cringe. Or both. I had always planned on breastfeeding, long before I even got pregnant. I had heard of so many stories...
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Getting Sober Was The Hardest And Most Rewarding Thing I’ve Ever Done
“I walked out of jail on day one physically shaking, humiliated, angry, unstable, underweight, separated from my husband, and seriously scared. So incredibly scared. Scared to drink. Scared to start...
View ArticleHow To Support Your Loved One Battling Substance Use Disorder
Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) present unique challenges, not only to those experiencing them but also to their loved ones. This comprehensive guide aims to provide insights and strategies for...
View ArticleI Was Neglected By Medical Staff During My Pregnancy And Postpartum...
Choosing A Hospital “No one ever thinks medical neglect will happen to them. We have this belief, or at least I did, that when there is a health problem (either mentally or physically, or both) we will...
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The Greatest Gift My Grandfather Ever Gave Me Was Time
“It needs to be no more than three minutes.That was the gentle but firm request from my uncle to anyone in my family who wanted to speak at my grandfather’s funeral. Last I heard, that number was 8...
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I’m The Woman Whose 99.6% Effective IUD Failed
A Surprise Pregnancy “I stare down at the gadget in my hand in complete and utter shock. Two pink lines stare right back at me. Ever the optimist, this is unexpected. Not just unplanned, but actively...
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6 Inappropriate Infertility Comments To AVOID
Recent statistics indicate that 1 in 6 people will experience infertility. Roughly 17% of folks who try to conceive will struggle to do so, which is a significant portion of the population. I happen to...
View ArticleWhy Heartbreak Feels Like Real Pain: The Psychology Behind Healing After Love...
When we experience heartbreak, it can feel as painful as any physical wound. And that’s not just a metaphor—research shows that our brain processes heartbreak similarly to physical pain. In many ways,...
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