Not too long ago , a friend had posted that she ran into the lady that was in charge of the Postpartum Group that I attended. It turns out, the group is still being offered to those in need; they were interested in volunteers to share their story. Without hesitation, I contacted the organizer and … Continue reading Back Again!
Inspiration
A Mommy Story: Jayna
It's been quite a while since I've posted the "Mommy Story" series. It's something that I've been wanting to pick back up; uplifting and supporting other mothers who have / or are struggling is something near and dear to my heart. The first post of this year belongs to Jayna, a mother who I "met" … Continue reading A Mommy Story: Jayna
Reframing Thoughts
I sat on the call, feeling the anxiety build. Confusion, worry and doubt began to fester. “What in the world am I going to do here? Why am I even a part of this”? One by one the group members discussed the tasks at hand. The leader spoke quickly, firing off tasks and other items. … Continue reading Reframing Thoughts
Choosing Therapy
Not too long ago, I heard of a family that was doubting the need of speech therapy for their young toddler. They were only in the beginning stages, but did not believe it was helping their child. They were considering stopping the therapy altogether. I felt dismayed when I heard this. Yet, I related to … Continue reading Choosing Therapy
2019 Reflections
Everyone does it, but this is something that I've done for years. I remember distinctly sitting on the couch in my elementary school years, writing in my pink My Melody secret diary. It was New Years Eve, and I told myself that I would always remember what I did in the year, what I learned … Continue reading 2019 Reflections
An Unexpected Ending
The day began like many others: a flurry of emails, inquiries to respond to, reports and issues to troubleshoot. I had planned to work on the prep for some large upcoming projects. I was sure to make headway on a lot of pending tasks. Then, mid afternoon, I went to a meeting. The next thing … Continue reading An Unexpected Ending
Surviving the Holidays with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
The holidays are my favorite time of the year. I love what the season represents. I love giving gifts, helping others and being with family and friends. It had always been a special time for me. Yet, that wasn't the case a couple years ago. My son was only a couple months old and I … Continue reading Surviving the Holidays with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
5 Reasons to Be a Mentor
In the last few years, I've been able to mentor different individuals. A few were from the local university, and one was from an elementary school. There were a handful of reasons why I wanted to do this. We didn't have very many programs like that when I was in elementary school. I also didn't … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Be a Mentor
The Reset
A month or so ago, I fell deep. My self-esteem plunged down into new lows. The the horrifying digits on the scale stung. It's not like I didn't feel it - but to see it was sobering. I decided to take my blood pressure - I stared at the numbers in disbelief. It was strange … Continue reading The Reset
A Mommy Story: Raising a High Needs Child
In this edition of A Mommy Story, we meet Stephanie of http://www.raisingdarlingdragons.com. Stephanie writes about raising her son, Bennett, who is a high needs child. Her post genuinely touched me. I felt her struggle. I sympathized with her pain. In the end, I was inspired by her strength and positive outlook! From as early as … Continue reading A Mommy Story: Raising a High Needs Child
This Mommy is Real 