This past week (July 16-22nd) was Birth Trauma Awareness Week. This is actually fitting as of three years ago tomorrow, on July 24, 2020, I had an emergency C-section due to a cord prolapse, as such it has been on my mind a lot lately. But especially since, I’m expecting my third baby any day …
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UNMATCHED
We share our story so applicants who have gone unmatched or partially unmatched know they are not alone. This is our experience in the heat of the moment and written openly and vulnerably. We hope by sharing, other medical families will feel supported and part of a community as this topic is not discussed openly …
DRAWING CLOSER TO THE SAVIOR AS A MOTHER
I recently was asked to speak in my church and was given the topic of “Drawing Closer to the Savior,” a talk given by Elder Neil L. Andersen in the 2022 October General Conference. I’ve always enjoyed preparing talks for church because it gives me an opportunity to dive a bit deeper into the gospel …
5 SCRIPTURE STORIES WHEN CHRIST TOOK CARE OF HIS MENTAL HEALTH
October 10, 2021 is World Mental Health Day. According to the World Health Organization, “The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health….But World Mental Health Day is about more than advocacy. It also provides an opportunity to …
4 WAYS TO INVEST IN YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Life is not always beautiful, but the outcomes can be. (1) Similarly, I’ve found that postpartum depression and anxiety are not always beautiful. But the outcome can be. I think the key word there is CAN. October 10, 2020 was World Mental Health Day. It’s been a few months since World Mental Health Day, but …