Tag: anxiety

The Bitter Aftertaste of Social Media as a Mom

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Whenever I meet someone who doesn’t use social media, I always ask, but why? How do you keep in touch with people? They respond...

Talk To Me Tomorrow

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Today, I didn’t mom so well. I felt guilty about half a million things left undone and agonized over the things I didn’t do for...

Motherhood, Mental Health, & Me

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I wasn’t prepared for so much of what motherhood would throw at me. Sure, I expected the sleepless nights and endless laundry. But I...

Who Let Loose the Stress Bug and Anxiety Monster?

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For some, being a mom is easy, like smooth sailing on calm waters, but for others, the road is bumpy, rigid, gloomy, and fog-filled....

The Mental Load of Motherhood Is Real—And No, I Don’t Have...

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There’s this idea that some moms “have it all together.” You know, the type that is always on time, has permission slips signed and...

Sex and the Single Mom: When Your Ex Meets Your New...

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It has to happen at some point, maybe a birthday party or school event for your child. For us, it was during a dance...

The Gift of Not Doing Everything

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My husband has handled our kids’ holiday gifts for the past couple of years. He keeps ideas on our shared list app so I...

Reacting vs. Responding :: Shifting Your Perspective and Finding Gratitude

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I tend to be a person who rarely thinks before speaking. One with a “Who cares what people think of me” perspective (not proud...

Setting Boundaries Around the Holidays

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Ah, the holidays! It is a time for laughter, cheer, and overbearing family members. While joyful for some, family gatherings can be a significant...

Embracing the Beauty in Disorder

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I am not usually a go-with-the-flow type of person. I used to call myself Type A+. I recently organized my pantry and proudly shared...