Tag: mental health
I Wanted to Work, but I Couldn’t
When I conceived, I was a full-time Physical Education Teacher. I never thought I would be a stay-at-home mom. I never wanted to be....
I’m on an Antidepressant … And You Should Be Too
My dad died the same day my second son was born.
Dramatic, isn’t it?
I don’t mean to joke, but sometimes, you gotta laugh at the...
Mental Health Days for Kids
It was at the end of the school day in which I noticed my kids were a little quiet. A little too quiet. When...
Two are Better Than One
Mental health is a hot topic right now. Advocates are working hard to remove the stigma of depression and anxiety. As a person who...
I Take Antidepressants and I’m a Better Mom Because of It.
(This post was originally written for and published at KristinFunston.com. It has been re-adapted for Memphis Moms Blog.)
Anxiety and depression.
Two separate sides of the same coin...
Just Say No: Setting Boundaries During the Holidays
Do you feel exhausted during the holidays? Overextended and unsatisfied? Do you feel like you're walking on egg shells? Trying to please everyone and...
Mom Needs Help
In July 2012, our daughter was diagnosed with stage IV (metastatic) Wilms Tumor. What we thought was a 24 hour stomach bug was actually...