by Katherine Stone |
A dear friend of mine posed this question the other day in relation to her mental illness diagnosis: “Why me? I don’t deserve this.” The only (pretty inadequate) response I could think of?: “Nobody deserves this.” I get the “why... by Katherine Stone
Daily Hope is a special service created specifically for those of you who are currently suffering from postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, antenatal depression or related illnesses. I know that many of you don’t have access to support... by Katherine Stone |
Dear new mom (or second time mom, or 5th time mom), I don’t really know where to begin to help you be more prepared for what you’re about to go through. I could start by telling you that if you, like me, are prone to depression, you need to ask those you... by Katherine Stone |
Dear Mom, If there is one thing every new mom needs to know it is, “You will survive.” The baby will eventually sleep. She will learn how to feed – whether it is from your breast or a bottle. You will get used to her cries and one day they will no longer flood... by Katherine Stone |
Dear new mom: Tonight my son and I rocked silently in his room. We didn’t need to rock. He wasn’t upset, and he didn’t need to wind down. I just wanted to rock him. And he let me. I wanted to share a quiet moment with him. And he with me. In the dark room we are one....