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5 Lessons and 8 Posts From 2 Years of Mamahood

On April 28th, my son turned 2 years old. I’ve talked off and on about mamahood here and I’ve collaborated on some great projects about it as well. This is not meant to be a mommy blog but I wanted to share a few things I’ve learned about being a mama over the years. None […]

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What I Wish I’d Known as a New Mama with Post Partum Depression

It’s okay. It’s hard. It’s tiring. That sounds so simple but sometimes simple is all you need. I remember struggling and doubting and crying and wishing for someone to understand what I was going through. It’s okay to feel alone, but remember that you aren’t. It’s okay to feel this way, but remember it will […]

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Having Mental Illnesses and Being a Mama is the Hardest Thing I Have Ever Gone Through

For the last 15 months, the depression and anxiety I’ve suffered in various forms for almost all of my life has been the most severe. My mental health has been debilitating and harsh and all consuming. For the last 15 months, I’ve been a mama for the first time to a beautiful little boy named […]

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