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My Postpartum Depression Story

Today kicks of Maternal Mental Health week 2020. So, its time I share my story. I have shared bits and pieces of it in the past, but today, I’m laying it all out. Please be warned, there may be some triggers in here for those who have struggled or are struggling themselves with PPD. AboutContinue reading “My Postpartum Depression Story”

Look what God has Done

This week my church’s worship band, Madison Street Worship, released their newest Single, “Look what God has Done”. This week we also celebrated Decklyn’s 1st birthday. The timing couldn’t be more perfect. Decklyn is my second daughter. I was terrified to have her. I was terrified to have another child. For about 2 years IContinue reading “Look what God has Done”

COVID-19 and Postpartum Depression

Right now is a scary time for all. However, I want to make an argument that it is particularly scary for pregnant women due in the coming months. I also want to make the argument that we may see a spike in women struggling with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD). Lets begin by consideringContinue reading “COVID-19 and Postpartum Depression”

Whose blog?

First thing, before we continue on with our adventure, I need to clarify that this blog is God’s. Owned by the Holy Spirit. As I was journaling/ praying the other day about what to do with this blog, I wrote “I give you through the deserts, Holy Spirit”. But the joke was on me!! HEContinue reading “Whose blog?”

The Tale of Sarai’s Handmaid

A story of rape, prenatal depression, and a God who hears.

The Gila Monster’s Poison: When the Past Comes Back To Bite You

But sometimes, and when you least expect it, a gila monster comes crawling up and biting you on the leg. What the heck?! Where did that come from?? There aren’t Gila monsters in the Forrest! I thought I was out of the desert?

50% of new moms don’t…

This week I have had the pleasure of participating in a pretty incredible training for a new position I am taking. On day one, the instructor shared a statistic that struck a heart cord, and I haven’t been able to get it out of my head. It is a statistic that I was a partContinue reading “50% of new moms don’t…”

When the Fight is too Much

When postpartum depression strikes, it typically doesn’t happen in a vacuum.

Are you at risk of postpartum depression?

So, you find yourself lookin at those two pink lines. Your excited about the future, and you should be! Congrats! But You’ve heard that 20% of women are diagnosed with PPD/A. So, what do you need to look out for? Are you at risk of being a part of those 20%? Here are some quickContinue reading “Are you at risk of postpartum depression?”

Hiding in Plain Sight

We are a culture of women hiding in plain sight. 20% of mamas are struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, and that’s not to mention the rest of the new mamas who are dealing with sleep deprivation or just straight up stress! Being a mom is HARD work. We all know it. Then why areContinue reading “Hiding in Plain Sight”