Doing a little something different today for "I'm Not a Bad Mom Because..." Thursday. Today I welcome Yael to the blog. She is a good friend who I met on Twitter in #PPDChat. She is also a suicide survivor, having lost her mother to PPD when she was 6 years old. Clearly suicide prevention is as … [Read more...]
Suicide Prevention Week kicks off today. I’m on the move.
September 3, 2011
It's a holiday weekend. So I'm fairly certain many of you don't really want to think about mental illness or suicide. Who ever wants to think about it, right? Well today starts National Suicide Prevention Week. And for me, THIS is a very important day, holiday or no. Because like so many of you … [Read more...]
Am I enough?
August 23, 2011
There are days that I don't feel like I'm enough. For my family, for my blog, for me. I have mental illness. I have migraines. I have limited energy. I have a pre-schooler and toddler who take it out of me. I have a house that often gets neglected. Laundry that piles up. Dishes undone. But in my … [Read more...]
Shelter Along a Dark Road: How #PPDChat Began
July 13, 2011
I can't tell you how happy I am to have Lauren guest posting on the blog today. She is such a beautiful person who I actually *met* on Twitter when searching for postpartum resources. She is a true advocate for postpartum support, as you will read below. The women of #PPDChat on Twitter and Facebook … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday w #Linky: Happy Independence & A Guest Post
July 5, 2011
Independence. One of the joys of childhood. And a fun day to celebrate too! Happy Wednesday! I'm co-hosting Wordless Wednesday with The Maven of Social Media today, my roomie for BlogHer '11!! Can't wait to meet so many of you in San Diego. Feel free to link up and say hi! I'm also proud to be … [Read more...]
July is Guest Post Month!
June 29, 2011
Allrighty! Friday kicks off July, and I really can't believe it. I've been blogging now for almost 6 months and it's been quite an adventure. I've learned SO much. Have *met* some truly amazing women, and have found and offered support in more ways than I can count. I love it. And I love you for … [Read more...]
CLOSED Here Comes the Sun EllieAdorn Necklace Giveaway!
June 22, 2011
I'm not gonna lie, the weather has not been very sunny this Spring. In fact it's been rather cold and grey most days. Which does nothing for me in the mood department. So yesterday, on the Summer Solstice, when it was 70s/80s and bright, shiny and sunny, I was so happy. We had such a great day … [Read more...]
I’m with the Band. @bandback2gether #mentalhealth
June 20, 2011
One of my posts A Path to "Well Enough" A Fight for Prevention was published today on Band Back Together. Band Back Together is a group weblog that provides educational resources as well as a safe, moderated, supportive environment to share stories of survival. Through the power of real stories … [Read more...]
I’m with the Band. @bandback2gether #mentalhealth
June 20, 2011
One of my posts A Path to "Well Enough" A Fight for Prevention was published today on Band Back Together. Band Back Together is a group weblog that provides educational resources as well as a safe, moderated, supportive environment to share stories of survival. Through the power of real stories … [Read more...]
Bloggers for Joplin raises over $1,100 (& Counting) #Blogs4Joplin
June 2, 2011
The group of wonderful Bloggers with which I teamed up to fundraise for Joplin, MO have been doing such an amazing job. As of today, we've raised over $1,100 to benefit the local residents devastated by the tornadoes. Many thanks to them, especially Melissa of Sippy Cup Mom for coordinating this … [Read more...]
I Took The Mom Pledge!
May 21, 2011
I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. Its important and I already believe these things. From the beginning (you know, way back in January ‘11) I’ve tried my best to conduct myself and my blog in this manner. My friend Holly mentioned The Pledge on Facebook a while back, and today Katie … [Read more...]
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