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Seattle Mom Prom was this weekend, and we had a BLAST for an amazing cause. This was the 4th annual event organized by a local mom Myla Rugge (@SeattleMomProm). She is amazing, and does all of this out of the goodness of her heart for an organization--Postpartum Support International--that she … [Read more...]
Mental Health Month is all about breaking down barriers, changing perceptions, and fighting stigma. So I'm working on an upcoming post that I hope will do just that. But I need your help!! I'm creating a photo collage in honor of May as Mental Health Month." I'm inviting those of you who battle … [Read more...]
Please don't forget to join Postpartum Progress today for the 5th Annual Mothers Day Rally for Moms' Mental Health starting tonight at 9pm PT/Midnight ET, one post every hour on the hour. (Mine is at 3am PT/6am ET) Today I honor Mothers. But wait. I know for many, Mother’s Day is not … [Read more...]
I am so honored to be a part of this event on Mother's Day and during Maternal Mental Health Month! Sunday, May 12th is the 5th annual Mother's Day Rally for Moms' Mental Health, featuring 24 letters from survivors of PPD, postpartum anxiety, postpartum OCD, depression after weaning and/or … [Read more...]
Finding HOPE in the midst of postpartum depression can be so very trying . I know, I've been there. I understand the isolation, the guilt, the desire to run away. Right now--today--are you struggling? Do you feel like no one will ever understand? Do you feel like a terrible … [Read more...]
Mental health is obviously a big theme around here. Not just the nitty gritty details of mental illness and suicide, but the impact of motherhood on mental health. The every day stuff, as well as the hard to read and hard to think about topics. This May 2013 is Mental Health Awareness Month … [Read more...]
Attention women of the Seattle Area! The Seattle Mom Prom an annual celebration of moms (a ladies-only, not moms-only event) is May 18th, 2013 from 8pm to Midnight at the Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA). This ultimate ladies night out is a benefit for Postpartum … [Read more...]
Attention women of the Seattle Area! The Seattle Mom Prom an annual celebration of moms (a ladies-only, not moms-only event) is scheduled for May 18th, 2013 at the Fremont Abbey (4272 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA). This event is a benefit for Postpartum Support International of Washington, a … [Read more...]
Last Thursday I received a phone call from a producer at Anderson Live daytime TV show. "Hi Cristi. Would you be interested in being a guest on our show next Tuesday about the Parenting.com story Xanax Make Me a Better Mom." The story had gone viral and was making news. After panicking for a bit, … [Read more...]
The song--"That I Would Be Good", by Alanis Morissette--has been a mental health theme song for me for a long time. I was listening to it last night and it still evoked the same emotional response. No matter how I may be feeling, I always want to feel loved, to feel like a good person--a worthy … [Read more...]
Today October 5th is THE #1 day each year on which more babies are born than any other. And I totally believe that statistic. Today is my first born Ronin's 5th birthday! Happy Birthday Little Man! AND its my brother Ron's 36th birthday. Happy Birthday Little Bro! Today is also the … [Read more...]
I'm over at Postpartum Progress today sharing my experience with hypnotherapy for trauma. Come on by, and while you're there, please check out the site's incredible resources for families dealing with perinatal and postpartum mental illness. Thank you Katherine for having me over on Postpartum … [Read more...]
In case you missed it, I'm over at Postpartum Progress talking about Depression, Body Image and Weight Gain. Come by and let me know your thoughts. I'm pretty certain this is a big issue for many people. It's nice to know we're not alone. … [Read more...]
Just before getting pregnant with Ellie in 2009, my psychiatrist suggested I have my thyroid levels checked. She said that some times abnormal thyroid levels can cause psychiatric symptoms such as depression and fatigue, so it was worth a look. No one had ever suggested checking my thyroid before, … [Read more...]
Saturday, November 19 is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. If you are a survivor of suicide loss, find local healing gatherings all over the world or to sign up to view online, visit the AFSP.org HERE. If you are struggling, please contact the suicide prevention lifeline at 800.273.8255 … [Read more...]
Saturday is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. I think you all have probably heard that I started this blog after the suicide of a dear life-long friend of mine Dina. So this day is my day, but its also the day of so many of my friends and our high school community, who have also been … [Read more...]
Please welcome A'Driane for this week's "Not a Bad Mom" post. Don't know about my weekly Thursday series, check it out HERE. This beautifully written post about living through postpartum depression and now bipolar disorder really speaks to me. Please show A'Driane some love today. GUEST POST: … [Read more...]
This week on Twitter, #PPDChat founder Lauren Hale (@unxpctdblessing) of My Postpartum Voice asked those of us in the Tweet Chat to share our favorite positive words with the group. Then later in the week, one of the #ppdchat mamas @hopin2bhappy suggested starting a positive word rally. Today, … [Read more...]
Welcome Tiffany to this week's "I'm Not a Bad Mom Because...." Thursday Series. Don't know about #notabadmom ? Look HERE. I'm sure many of you can relate to choosing to go back to work after becoming a mom. I think Tiffany sums up perfectly how this can feel. Please show her some love today. GUEST … [Read more...]
I hope you're all having a fun Halloween. Unfortunately, our household is a little under the weather but we'll still be dressing up to try and have some fun. I think its important for me, John and for our kids to have days like Halloween to bring joy and creativity into our lives. Its moments like … [Read more...]
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