Mental Health
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Sometimes Healing Looks Like a Little White Pill
Sometimes healing comes in the form of a little white pill. Sometimes we wait for the miracle of healing and God is directing us to swallow our pride while we swallow that little…
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Depression is a Darkness
Darkness. That’s what depression feels like. It’s a cloud that is hovering over you. It’s a darkness that is heavy. It’s dark. It’s hopeless. It’s not seeing an end in sight. It’s not…
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No One Worries Quite Like a Mama
No one worries quite like a mama. She can’t help it. From the moment her child is handed to her, she’s filled with a love like no other, and she’s so afraid she…
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When I Am Afraid
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. -Psalm 56:3 Fear—it’s a crippling thing. Actually, if I’m being honest, it’s all-consuming if you pair it with living with an anxiety disorder.…
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The Face of Postpartum Depression
This is the face of postpartum depression. Can you see it? No, of course not. All you see is a tired mama. All you see is the normal sleep deprivation that comes with…
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For the Anxious Mama . . .
10 reminders for the mom struggling with anxiety: My book, Mama’s Got Anxiety: But It’s Not Going to Steal Her Joy is available wherever books are sold and digs in further to each…
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Am I Giving You Anxiety?
“Mommy, am I giving you anxiety?” I chuckled as my son said these words. He was hyperactive at this moment, and to me, it sounded about right. But then I got to thinking…
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Hey Anxious Mama, God Will Turn Your Anxiety into a Form of Worship
Hey anxious mama, Oh, that worried heart of yours. I can feel the weight of it all and the fear (gosh, that fear is real). I know what you’re going through because I…
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Consider the Wild Flowers
“Consider how the wild flowers grow . . .” Jesus’ words were going through my head as I was planting some new flowers. I’ve never been one for gardening but for whatever reason,…
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Anxiety and God’s Peace
I had three people fighting for my attention this morning. My son was trying to show me some toy he just got. He figured out it could do something cool and he was…
