by Cristi Comes |
After the birth of my 2nd child Ellie, my mental health changed dramatically. I started to have symptoms of mania, which until then had not presented themselves. After going through what I thought was postpartum depression and anxiety, I’ve come to understand... by Katherine Stone |
Please welcome Lisa Bicknell Madden for the final part of her series on dealing with postpartum depression as a mom of multiples … When my triplets were 18 months old I found out I was pregnant again. I was actually three months pregnant and didn’t know. I... by Katherine Stone |
Lisa Madden has been through a pretty traumatic pregnancy and is now the mom of multiples – triplets. In part 2 of her story, she shares how her postpartum depression and anxiety unfolded. Here’s part 1 if you missed it. The next five weeks were a blur of... by Jenni Chiu |
If you’re in the throes of postpartum depression … It’s not a matter of will. It’s a matter of well. The advice to “try to think happy thoughts” will not work for you, and it’s not your fault. If you’re in the throes of... by Kate Kripke |
What comes to mind when you hear the word “vulnerability?” Really, what are the images, words, and reactions that invite themselves along with that word? My guess is that it is something like this: weakness, fear, shame, powerlessness, and insecurity. I imagine...