Posts tagged motherhood
Save Yourself: Mothers, Trauma and Denial

If you have a mother, are a mother, are a partner to a mother, want to be a mother, or do not want to be a mother… it’s hard.

But there’s something about mothering, or women in general we need to address as a culture.

And that is that mothering is not martyrdom.

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How to (and not to) Speak to a Pregnant Woman

There are supportive ways to speak to a pregnant woman, and then there are unwelcome, unnecessary and seemingly harmless ways that invalidate someone’s individual experience. Read this article, be mindful and check yourself before you unintentionally make someone feel worse than they already may.

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Love's Inherent Pain

Love is hard, it can arguably be one of the most painful parts of being human. But it’s also the most worthwhile and widely believed to be an inherent part of being human. Many people experience anxiety when it comes to loving someone, but what if we could learn to reframe anxiety as love and love as the answer to anxiety.

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Postpartum Depression Symptoms: It’s a Complication of Pregnancy, Not a Reflection of You

Postpartum depression is NOT a reflection of a mother’s lack of willpower, strength, intelligence, or love. Close to 60% of new mother’s experience postpartum depression. Read through these symptoms, and reach out for help if you need it. We’re here for you.

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Rising Up From Depression

Depression is real and it’s complex. People don’t like talking about it, because there is less of a collective understanding of what it is. By educating ourselves, even if you don’t have depression, we can combat the stigma and make real change for our loved ones and the world around us.

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