Pregnancy is supposed to be one of the happiest times in a woman’s life; however, an estimated 10-15% of pregnant women struggle with depression. Many don’t even realize they’re experiencing […]
I gave birth to my son in September. According to the Centers for Disease Control and the nurses at Prentice Women’s Hospital in Chicago, I wasn’t alone. September is the […]
Usually, I know when Cruella–that hypercritical voice inside my head–is trying to sabotage me and my plans. Often, though, she disguises herself as the voice of reason, protecting me from […]
They are coming, whether you love them or not: the BIG HOLIDAYS. At least here in the US, November and December offer ample opportunity to fall off whatever your particular […]
There is so little information for abuse survivors who become parents. We slog through these struggles feeling alone and isolated. That needs to change. We need to come together as […]
There isn’t much that is more full of surprises than parenting. One minute, everything is running along smoothly; the next minute, you’re running to the school to pick up a […]
While we are all awash in pink, I’d like to remind you that purple goes great with pink! Purple is the color for domestic violence awareness and October is, also, […]
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Pink = breast cancer awareness Yellow = livestrong cancer awareness Red = Stephen Colbert wrist awareness Every…
Does being sad scare you? When you’re down, do you find yourself wondering if you’re just sad or slipping into depression? For an upcoming post, I’m looking for readers willing […]
October 1-7 is National Walk Your Dog Week, founded by pet lifestyle expert and animal behaviorist, Colleen Paige. As I write this post, I’m unsure which puppy pictured above will join […]
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