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Yesterday I admitted my mental health is suffering. I felt so fortunate to get a quick appointment with my psychiatrist today. I truly am lucky that I can reach her quickly and schedule an appointment when I really need it. I know lots of mental health treatment does not go so smoothly. So with … [Read more...]
Some days I want to run away from my life. Seriously. I bet at least one or two of you understand. Am I right? It's not that I don't love my family, my husband, my kids, my home. I do. Intensely. But I'm not here to make excuses for my feelings. I just want to share them and hope you … [Read more...]
You all have heard me shouting from the rafters that I'm doing The Overnight Walk for Suicide Prevention in DC in June. (Don't forget, you can donate in the left sidebar any time! or HERE.) I know its going to be an amazing, life-changing event for me personally and to raise funds and … [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...]
I'm scared. In a few months time I'll be doing something so huge. Something so big that I know will be one of the top challenges of my life...mentally, physically AND emotionally. I'm committed to doing the Overnight Walk for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, but I've gotta tell … [Read more...]
Please welcome my friend Singlemama CC to the blog today for Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW). I met CC back in May and she made a big impression on me. She is truly a pull-no-punches, tell-it-like-it-is mama, who fiercely loves her daughter (called the PIT on her blog Not Your Average … [Read more...]
This week Oct. 7-13, 2012 is Mental Illness Awareness Week. In 1990, the U.S. Congress established the first full week of October as Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) in recognition of the National Alliance on Mental Illness's efforts to raise mental illness awareness. This week mental … [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...]
We've created a team for our local American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk. If you'd like to find a walk in your area, please click HERE. Our team MotherhoodUnadorned/ PurposefulPractices will once again be walking around Green Lake in Seattle on October 13 to raise … [Read more...]
Each of us as individuals CAN help prevent suicide. I know it might seem like suicide would never affect you personally. Or that you'd never know if someone you love is struggling. But believe me, suicide could someday affect your life. What I want to stress to you today on World Suicide … [Read more...]
Today kicks off Suicide Prevention Week. Its time to bring mental health and suicide prevention awareness into the limelight. To openly talk about it. Bring it out of the shadows so that those who are suffering and struggling know that they ARE NOT alone. I've been there. I've been … [Read more...]
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline recently announced a partnership with Facebook to offer crisis services via Chat. This is so fantastic, I want to make sure you bookmark the link for instructions, which can be found HERE. The service enables Facebook users to report a suicidal comment … [Read more...]
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...]
I can't even begin to tell you how long its been since I've blogged. In some ways I've missed it, but mostly I look back and see how this blog became an obsession that fed my own mental health issues, bringing out the manic side. I don't know about you but I tend to throw myself into my passions … [Read more...]
Today I welcome Jenna (@Frelle on Twitter) to the discussion of spirituality. I'm so glad to have her unique perspective about her strong relationship with her own faith. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us today Jenna. You can also see her previous guest post at Motherhood Unadorned I … [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...]
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...]
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