Tag: mental health
10 Simple Things That Make My Life Better
About a year ago, I - the old millennial in a fully committed relationship with Instagram - begrudgingly joined TikTok. To say the algorithm...
My Ins and Outs for 2024: New Year’s Resolutions
I am not a New Year's Resolution person; however, I respect the spirit of New Year's Resolutions. New Year's resolutions are promises for change,...
RSD and Motherhood
My ADHD diagnosis came with several revelations. At 32, I received my official diagnosis, though I knew long before that I had quirks that...
Get Your Eyebrows Done: Rediscovering Self-care and Glam at 40
"Life as a 40-year-old single mom of two teenagers and one tween has been as challenging as it has been rewarding. My days are...
Good Enough
In the fourth grade, I was so excited that I aced a math test. More specifically, it was an A-, but still, it was...
My Adult ADHD Diagnosis
Please raise your hand if watching TikTok videos helped you realize that there might be something a little funky going on with your brain....
Mental Health Help Is Suicide Prevention
Over this past year, our family has found ourselves in an unexpected place: dealing with a mental health crisis involving one of our children....
An Open Letter in Support of the FASD Respect Act
FASD or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders is a direct result of alcohol exposure to a developing fetus while in utero. These disorders are the...
Why I Tell Others I Have PCOS
Looking back, I’m still shocked that I didn’t get diagnosed with PCOS until I was 28. Many of the signs were there in plain...
Podcasts Are Self-Care
I am a proud podcast addict, and according to the data, I am not alone. 42% of Americans over the age of 12 have...
The Real Reason Teachers Are Quitting
If you are familiar with the teaching staff at your child's school, you may be in for a surprise when school begins. It is...
Who Will I Be When The Newborn Phase Is Over?
I've been reflecting on a question lately: Who will I be when the newborn phase is over? This isn't the first time I've contemplated this...
Postpartum Mental Health with an IU Health OB/GYN
When a new mom is not feeling like herself in the first weeks after giving birth, it can be hard to designate what is...
No Shame in the Therapy Game
Being able to recognize that someone needs help is something that takes a lot of vulnerability, compassion, and understanding. Whether you're looking at mental...