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PPD

- mom-101
- May 4, 2017
This Is My Postpartum Anxiety

I knew what I was experiencing was not PPD.
- mom-101
- February 23, 2017
Postpartum Depression… the End of a Battle

You'd think with it being my second time going through postpartum depression that I would have been ready, in some ways I was, but it still snuck up on me.
- parenting
- January 23, 2017
Florence Leung Is Proof That Breast Is Not Best, a Happy New Mom Is

In November, Florence Leung was found dead off the coast of Bowen Island.
- mom-101
- September 28, 2015
Talking About Feelings

Every year we get older we learn new things and oddly enough on the eve of his seventh birthday, he learned that being brave meant more than just jumping off of the top of the steps
- mom-101
- June 22, 2015
Pink Coral Ring

What a surprise. It's raining out again and our yard is flooded. If my dog didn't have the “Bob Barker Special” when he was a mere 6 months of age, his testicles would
- family-life
- January 28, 2015
My Journey Through Mental Illness #BellLetsTalk

First off I want to begin by saying that this is not a sponsored post, I was not asked by anyone to discuss Bell Let's Talk Day or mental health. These are my honest thoughts about a topic near and dear to my heart, that I feel need to be talked about an
- mom-101
- July 9, 2014
If You Blink

He kicked off his flip flops, sank comfortably in the dentist's chair, and told the hygienist that he was proudly going into grade one. “And it looks like you'll be starting
- mom-101
- May 12, 2014
Giving Hope To Those Who Need It Most

I rested my arms on the counter and watched as my doctor's wife filled my name in almost perfect cursive on an appointment card. Whenever I see her, I cannot help but smile.
- mom-101
- May 3, 2014
To The Moon

“Do you feel better,” you asked as you reached for my hand. “Sort of.” “Momma, yesterday I told Mrs. K that you were sick and she and all of my friends prayed...
- mom-101
- September 11, 2013
Talking About PPD (and All Its Friends)

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day
- mom-101
- July 31, 2013
The Real Tragedy of Postpartum Depression

A recent tragedy involving PPD has left me heartbroken
- family-life
- February 21, 2013
You’re NOT Alone!!

All new moms will ride the emotional rollercoaster during the first year of motherhood.
- mom-101
- August 2, 2012
With Love

Thank you for holding my hand through this.
- family-life
- March 26, 2012
Beautifully Planted

I am enjoying Motherhood. Am I struggling at times? Yes. Absolutely. But this time, 4 years after Chunky's arrival, I want to stay.
- family-life
- March 24, 2012
Victoria Beckham Looks Miserable

This was Victoria Beckham as she headed out to do some shopping on Melrose Blvd yesterday in West Hollywood. She looks miserable, no? Clearly proving my point that sacrificing your body and your sanity to be uber thin and working … Continue reading »
- family-life
- March 12, 2012
I Am A Lot Of Things, But I Am Not My Illness

I am somebody's sister, aunt, daughter, and granddaughter. I am a friend. I am a Mother. I am a wife. I am a nurse. I am creative. I am sassy. I am ridiculously funny. I am smart. I am compassionate. I am in love with Chuck Norris. I am me. And...
- family-life
- March 6, 2012
When Our Words Inspire

Reaching out my weary hand from the darkness that enveloped me was the most difficult part on my road to recovery from postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety. But it was necessary. I couldn't start my fight without asking for help,...

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