Tag: mental health

Throughout my life, water has always been my constant. I’m talking about bodies of water; the ocean, the Sound, a river. I’ve always gravitated...

Trigger Warning: Suicide I’ve attempted suicide. I had self-harming behaviors as a child. The first time I attempted suicide, I was about ten years old. I...

We were given a leaflet about "shaken baby syndrome" at the hospital when my baby was born. It is where a caregiver shakes a...

                                      As spring approaches and the...

How many divorced moms are there in the United States? According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were approximately 11.5 million single-parent families in...

The year is 2020, and I have just had a baby. My third baby. On January 9, I gave birth to my little (and...

Last year was a challenging year for me. My mental health hit rock bottom. By the end of the year, I desperately needed help. I...

It was day four of my postpartum journey after delivering my first daughter via c-section. I was sitting at my dining room table. It...

Mindfulness can benefit mothers, who often experience high-stress levels and burnout. Here are some ways in which mindfulness can help moms. 1. Reduced Stress Mindfulness can...

Self-care. How do you define it? Self-care can mean something different to everyone. For one person, it might mean getting a massage, for another,...