This week's challenge involved focusing on kindness role models. In the most difficult moments of our lives, the kindness from others is of utmost importance. While there are so many kind people in my life, I really wanted to focus on one person. I met "Elle" while we were both in the thick of Postpartum … Continue reading Kindness Challenge Week 4: Kindness Role Models
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Kindness Challenge Week 3: Self-Acceptance
Truly, I am my own worst enemy. I do not accept compliments. I do not acknowledge my own achievements. I am self-depreciating. I am hardest on myself when I do not meet my own high standards. For this week's challenge, I had to give myself a reprieve. It's time to stop being so negative about myself and start … Continue reading Kindness Challenge Week 3: Self-Acceptance
Kindness Challenge: Week 1
The theme for Week 1 is self-love. I admit, I never had much of it for myself. I've only recently discovered the impact that various experiences have had on me; things that cultivated a series of self-doubt, low self-esteem and a pessimistic outlook. Instead of saying "I Can!" or even "I'll try", I had already … Continue reading Kindness Challenge: Week 1
Postpartum: When Does it Get Better?
Another post for Maternal Mental Health Week! Today is #SayitSaturday! I thought it was fitting to also use the Daily Prompt, "Better", and tie it all in. Anytime you find yourself in a tough spot, you always wonder, "When will it get better? When will this all be over?" This is so true when you're … Continue reading Postpartum: When Does it Get Better?
2017 Kindness Challenge
I stumbled upon a post discussing a 2nd Annual Kindness Challenge. I was intrigued. It turns out, this Challenge reflected some of the reasons why I wanted to start this blog. For the next seven weeks, bloggers will be posting about different aspects of kindness: Week 1 | Self-love Week 2 | Self-compassion Week 3 … Continue reading 2017 Kindness Challenge
Facing the Crowd – Solo!
One of the most anxiety inducing things for me is doing something new on my own. I don't have a lot of confidence in my own ability to conquer on my own. I also am fearful of being lost or not knowing what to do when I have to go to a new place that … Continue reading Facing the Crowd – Solo!
Sudden Changes
After my father had passed, I was stuck. The past years were a whirlwind of school, work, family, hospitals and more work. I wasn't focused on myself too much, and just really did what I could to keep chugging along. It also meant that I made unhealthy choices when it came to my own well-being. … Continue reading Sudden Changes
RBF or Cranky?
via Daily Prompt: Cranky I used to readily admit that I was a negative person - easily irritated, and never believed that things would just work out. I suppose it had a lot to do with my past and the experiences I've been through. I was perpetually cranky. When people questioned the irritable look on … Continue reading RBF or Cranky?
Postpartum Depression / Anxiety: Finding the Right Therapist
via Daily Prompt: Heal After my first postpartum panic attack, I knew I needed help. In fact, I was desperate for it. I recognized that this was something that I couldn't battle on my own, and that if I was ever going to get better, it would be through the help of others. Sometimes, we … Continue reading Postpartum Depression / Anxiety: Finding the Right Therapist
The Missing Piece
One by one, I examined the bursts of photographs. Each one had a different expression, a slight movement, a new reaction. My son had an animated face, and he was clearly not impressed by the impromptu photo shoot. Suddenly, I stopped. It was just an ordinary photo - a capture of my son glancing directly … Continue reading The Missing Piece
This Mommy is Real 