I recently shared with you my struggles with weight, body image and self image in the The Mom Body Image Roller Coaster. And in that post I promised to give you a bit more info about how my husband and I and some friends have been changing the way we eat and the way we look. I know its not about … [Read more...]
The Mom Body Image Roller Coaster
August 30, 2012
The Mom Body Image Roller Coaster. I've struggled with depression for many years. And with it my weight. And of course pregnancy and motherhood brings on a whole new level of mental and physical challenges. Back in 2005 when my husband and I were trying to conceive our first child (for a … [Read more...]
Move It for #MentalHealth Sat 8/13 Seattle. Not Local? You Can Help.
August 8, 2011
Mark your calendar! Help fight the stigma of mental illness and save lives. Tracie Mason Holton of Purposeful Practices Project and Cristi Comes of Motherhood Unadorned cordially invite you: WHAT: "Move It for Mental Health" Daylong event of yoga, dance, exercise and mindful martial arts classes … [Read more...]
Move It for #MentalHealth Sat 8/13 Seattle. Not Local? You Can Help.
August 8, 2011
Mark your calendar! Help fight the stigma of mental illness and save lives. Tracie Mason Holton of Purposeful Practices Project and Cristi Comes of Motherhood Unadorned cordially invite you: WHAT: "Move It for Mental Health" Daylong event of yoga, dance, exercise and mindful martial arts classes … [Read more...]
I’m an upstairs person in a downstairs world
August 4, 2011
Back in the day, oh about 7 or so years ago, I worked for a PR agency in Los Angeles. Hilton was one of our big clients and they did some research about "upstairs" vs "downstairs" travelers. In other words, when you travel do you feel most comfortable with dinner alone in your room, or are you the … [Read more...]
Seattle Move for Mental Health Aug 13, 2010
July 19, 2011
In the Seattle area? Please check out this info for Motherhood Unadorned & Purposeful Practices Project's MOVE for Mental Health Event! … [Read more...]
Update to “I’m Not a Bad Mom Because I take Medication”
May 26, 2011
In mid-April I wrote the post "I'm not a bad mom because I take medication" at the start of a much-needed antidepressant med change. The post incredibly was syndicated on BlogHer. I was so moved by the many supportive and courageous comments from women all over. I know for certain that I am NOT … [Read more...]
A Call to Action: Suicide Prevention #MentalHealthMonth
May 24, 2011
Its still Mental Health Awareness Month, and if you haven't figured out already, it's a topic for which I am VERY passionate. So I wanted in this month of May to start something BIG to further my efforts and that of the blog toward stopping the stigma of mental illness and promoting the prevention … [Read more...]
A Call to Action: Suicide Prevention #MentalHealthMonth
May 24, 2011
Its still Mental Health Awareness Month, and if you haven't figured out already, it's a topic for which I am VERY passionate. So I wanted in this month of May to start something BIG to further my efforts and that of the blog toward stopping the stigma of mental illness and promoting the prevention … [Read more...]
I’m Blogging for Mental Health.
May 18, 2011
She was brilliant. Could pull countless facts at the drop of a hat, details about obscure topics, pop culture or even high school science, without blinking an eye. She had the memory of an elephant. She could tell you what she was wearing on her first birthday. What it felt like on her first day … [Read more...]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here’s What I’m Doing. How You Can Help.
May 1, 2011
Mental Health is a huge topic for this blog and one that I'm extremely passionate about. I'm scheduled to be involved with two charity events in May dedicated to support for those struggling with mental health issues including the Out of the Darkness Walk on May 7th and Seattle Mom Prom May 21st … [Read more...]
March for Babies with Linky: Link up your #Preemie Fundraising Page!
April 11, 2011
Every day, thousands of babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. Many wonderful families and friends are walking in the March of Dimes March for Babies because they want to do something about this. If you would like to contribute by walking, please look up your local March for … [Read more...]
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