Self Care + Mental Health

Read HMB Contributor’s stories about their mental health awareness journey.

All of us have one; that person in our life who thrives off of turmoil. A person who finds their peace in the midst of drama. And sometimes, the troubles in their own life are not enough so they...
Having a baby is cause for joy and celebration, but for women who suffer from postpartum depression, they must find ways to feel loved and protected in addition to any medical treatment that is required. The Happiest Day The day my...
It’s never good when you wake up to a million messages asking if you are okay, including your grandma, who lives in another state! {Though let's be honest I am pretty sure she has an alert for all things...
I don't recall a day in the last 18 years that I haven't prayed {and let's just be honest, worried about more than prayed} for my kids to succeed. When they were first born, success was a night of...
Those of us who carry around intense fears and worries every day know that anxiety and mental health are not things to make light of. Mental health issues can be seriously debilitating but they can also give us tools...
After having my second baby in 2016, I distinctly remember a feeling I had that was so incredibly different the second time around. We would introduce people to our little boy, or speak with someone on the phone and...
Today marks my return to work following my last maternity leave. I can confidently say now that our family is complete and this is my last maternity leave. These past four months have been a gift - not simply...
I should start by saying that yes, I contribute regularly to Houston Moms Blog. And no, I don't usually publish anonymously. My reasons for doing so on this particular post, focusing on mental health issues with my child, are...
I should have been prepared for the darkness that came after the birth of my second child. After all, I'd been through it before. The panic attacks. The uncontrollable weeping for hours and hours every day as the sun...
Post-weaning depression is a not often talked about, but very real mental health condition.  When my fourth son came into the world, I thought I was prepared. I naively thought, “I must have seen it all by now. I’ll be...

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