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Becoming You, Again: Navigating Identity Loss and the Shift Into Motherhood
Hi you. I want to talk about something that I think many new mothers feel… but far fewer talk about openly. It’s this quiet, unsettling feeling of looking at your life after baby and thinking: “Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?” Or maybe it sounds more like: “I…
Stop Imagining, Start Participating: What Social Data Can Teach Us About Connection
One thing I’ve noticed, both personally and professionally, is that many people seem stuck between wanting connection and feeling unsure of how to pursue it. We live in a world where it has never been easier to observe other people’s lives, friendships, and…
Everyone Asked How She Was. No One Asked About Him. Recognizing and Supporting Fathers’ Grief After Pregnancy Loss
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about men’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It is also an opportunity to recognize an often-overlooked aspect of men’s mental health: the grief many fathers experience after pregnancy loss. When a…
The Fear of Being Bad: OCD, Shame, and the Thoughts Men Are Afraid to Say Out Loud
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about men’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It is also a chance to talk about a form of suffering many men carry quietly: obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, especially when it shows up as intrusive…
Nobody Talks About How Your Relationship With Your Pet Can Change After You Have a Baby
Before I had a baby, my cat was my baby. Her name was Pepper. My phone was full of pictures of her. I noticed every little thing she did. I talked about her constantly. I spent time with her on purpose. We hung out together. She brought me comfort, companionship, and…
Postpartum Rage: Why You Feel So Angry After Having a Baby (and What Helps)
If you’ve ever found yourself snapping at your partner, feeling your chest get hot, or needing to walk away because your anger feels like it might spill over, you are not alone. This is something I hear about often from the moms I work with, and it’s one of the most…