Raging against the Family Machine
(Originally published on Motherless Mom, June 8, 2020) Several years ago, my oldest was two years old and I was very pregnant with kid #2. Well, pregnant enough that I felt huge and restricted but not huge enough that the light at the end of the tunnel was near, so probably around 5 months or…
Death, Birth, and the Necessity of Reinvention
(Originally published on Motherless Mom, October 16, 2019) My mother passed away on August 20, 2005, less than two weeks after I turned 20. My birthday and the anniversary of my mother’s death have been a part of the same story ever since. It doesn’t matter where I am or what I am doing, come…
Time to unpack.
Have Baggage? Same!
Baggage happens – personal growth does, too
My Baggage/Blog
Come along as I unpack! Content warning, all the triggers ahead…
Healing is messy but it’s a beautiful mess
Keep moving forward – I’m happy you’re here.
Emotional Baggage
If we don’t look closer at the “why” of our behavior, we can continue to act ‘as if’ long after that mindset and those reactions serve any purpose for us.
Neuroplasticity & Mental Health
“Neurons that fire together, wire together,” so Patient, Change Thy Mind/Heal Thyself
Grief
Grief is a journey, an ever-evolving practice of learning to live with loss
Create & Heal
Being creative has a ton of positive health effects, including reduced anxiety, depression, and stress
Resilience
Resilience is not just a skill you can learn, but a muscle you can strengthen to carry you through the tough times
Postpartum Funk
Postpartum mood disorders are more common than you might think: you are not alone!
🎵 Someone to talk with me… 🎵
Okay, so maybe you’re not a little lamb who’s lost in the wood hoping for someone to watch over you, but that doesn’t mean you wouldn’t benefit from having someone to talk to!
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If you or someone you love is in crisis mode, you can find resources here to get the help you need.
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