I don’t love Christmas. Yah, that’s right. I said it. To the die-hard Christmas fanatics, I know what you’re thinking. What’s not to like? The twinkling lights, the…… Read more “Surviving the holidays with your mental health intact”
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Goddess myth gone too far
The mental health toll on mothers striving for perfection at all costs In the weeks following the birth of my first son I was extremely anxious about…… Read more “Goddess myth gone too far”
Mother’s Day musings of an anxious mother
I had a few tears this morning even before my first sip of coffee. My oldest son – six years old and in grade one – gave…… Read more “Mother’s Day musings of an anxious mother”
Dear Facebook, Re: all the things I never told you
Your seemingly innocent question stares back at me from the screen. What’s on your mind? The cursor blinks, waiting for a response. What would happen if I…… Read more “Dear Facebook, Re: all the things I never told you”
Decision to medicate a tough pill to swallow
The pills were yellow. Bright yellow. Sunshine in a bottle perched on top of the stove alongside the salt and pepper shakers. A few weeks before I…… Read more “Decision to medicate a tough pill to swallow”
Live to Air on the 2014 IWK Telethon
It was about this time last year that I had an opportunity to share my experience on the IWK Telethon broadcast. It was a great chance to get…… Read more “Live to Air on the 2014 IWK Telethon”
Beating postpartum anxiety – the sweetest Valentine gift
Two years ago Valentine’s Day took on a whole new meaning for me. There was no candlelit dinner. No chocolate. A bottle of wine was out of…… Read more “Beating postpartum anxiety – the sweetest Valentine gift”
Me, Oprah and my experience with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
My oldest son is four. He loves books, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and asking questions – lots and lots of questions. If you make the mistake of…… Read more “Me, Oprah and my experience with Postpartum Depression and Anxiety”
Speaking out in support of Reproductive Mental Health
“I don’t want to be the poster girl for anxiety.” That’s exactly what I said during my last therapy session with my psychiatrist at the IWK. I…… Read more “Speaking out in support of Reproductive Mental Health”
Finding your own right way to be a mother
Remember that time when you knew exactly what you were doing and you were completely confident in your abilities as a mother? When you thought, “Oh yah,…… Read more “Finding your own right way to be a mother”
