Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasDepression, Anxiety, & PTSD: An Anonymous Story of StrengthSitting here exhausted after another long day, but today felt rewarding because I was able to accomplish everything I needed. Sounds…Sep 19, 2016Sep 19, 2016
Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasBeing A Mother On MedicationAs a first time mom, I’ve taken a lot of grief from people about how I choose to parent my daughter. As a single mom, I’ve taken a lot of…Sep 18, 2016Sep 18, 2016
Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasSeptember is Suicide Prevention MonthThis month is important. It’s dedicated to spreading awareness about suicide and what you as individuals can do to prevent it when you…Sep 2, 2016Sep 2, 2016
Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasWhy I Couldn’t Bond With My New BabyOur first moments alone in the hospital were lovely. She was cooing while she slept and I watched and cooed back at her. We snuggled, she…Aug 25, 2016Aug 25, 2016
Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasAn Anonymous Story: Pills & PainAnonymous is a 33-year-old married mother of one beautiful 16-month-old girl. She has several degrees, is a stay-at-home-mother, has three…Aug 14, 2016Aug 14, 2016
Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasCoping With Thoughts Of Suicide And Self Harm As A MotherThe other night, I was triggered by too many events. I couldn’t cope, as it all happened so fast. I immediately shut down, cried my eyes…Aug 9, 2016Aug 9, 2016
Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasLisa’s Story: A Diagnosis Of FreedomLisa lives in Perth, Australia with her husband and 13-month-old son, Hamandishe. She is due with another bundle of joy in March of next…Aug 4, 2016Aug 4, 2016
Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasWhat Mr. Tiger Taught Me About Coping With DepressionAt some point every day, I play Baby J.’s DVD of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”. She stands in front of the TV intently watching as she…Aug 1, 2016Aug 1, 2016
Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasMy Depression & My WeightI used to be so ashamed of my weight that I would look away from the scale at the doctor’s office and ask the nurse to keep the number to…Jul 27, 2016Jul 27, 2016
Madelyn and VirginiainMental MamasThe Moment I Yelled At My 5-Month-Old DaughterIt’s an event that even to this day, I haven’t forgiven myself for. It was a moment of desperation, and I lost it. I finally snapped. After…Jul 17, 20161Jul 17, 20161
