For the past several months I've been visiting with groups of incredible women and mothers all over the country, discussing "Mastery of Motherhood." I start each workshop with a question: "Is mastery of motherhood possible? Why or why not?" The responses I've received have varied widely, from...
It's been many years since my youngest sister died, and almost ten since my closest sister died. It's been years since my two grandfathers died, since my one aunt died, since my many grandparents-in-law died, and 8 years since my precious father-in-law died. It's been...
It's time for a reality check. It seems with every transition (end of school, summer break, back to school, holidays), we moms have to reconfigure life and reevaluate where we are and where we hope to be. At least, that's what I do, and I've found...
If there's one topic that keeps coming up in my work with mothers (besides the need for self-care!), it's "mom guilt." If you're a mother, you know what I mean. Guilt over our own frustrations, weaknesses, and learning moments and what these might have "done"...
Yes, you read that title right. I have long been an advocate for postpartum depression awareness, understanding, and education. I’ve helped hundreds of mothers and families heal through warmline support, support groups, education, and therapy. I've written articles about postpartum depression treatment, about the spectrum of...
Today, I speak from the heart. I'm not editing or re-reading or changing anything today, to make it perfect. I'm simply speaking what my soul whispers, and I hope it is received by those who need it most. Yesterday, I was able to go to the...
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If you're a mom, you've experienced it--unwanted advice, criticism, or shaming about your parenting, choices, or lifestyle that leaves you feeling devastated. Why are we so hard on each other? And why are we so hard on ourselves? Mom.Life Mom-Shaming Survey Results Mom-shaming is unfortunately an everyday part...