“Getting back to the best version of me, not only for me but also for my children, is more important than missing out.”
‘Today I said no to dinner with friends, even though I knew I’d have a great time. A people-pleaser, I thought I always had to say yes to be kind.’: Introverted mom shares reminder to ‘recharge your soul’
’Is it my brother?’ She nodded with tears in her eyes. I fell to my knees.’: Woman shares ‘life-shattering’ journey of losing brother at 26
“My mom’s legs trembled, and she almost fell to her knees as we saw police officers moving in and out of the lobby. I was in disbelief at how the world around me just continued to function.”
‘He died in his sleep. I HAD to take care of myself in order to take care of my kids.’: Widow creates ‘encouraging’ self-care subscription box for others battling grief
“It’s like when you’re flying on a plane and they tell you to put the oxygen mask on before assisting your child with theirs. I knew I couldn’t help my kids process their grief if I wasn’t dealing with my own.”
‘6 months pregnant, my husband wanted a divorce. My girls needed a happy, healthy mama.’: Mom of 3 shares growth journey
“I was devastated. I thought all my growth would lead to a healthier marriage. I never could’ve guessed what all of that growth was really preparing me for.”
‘She’d set a bowl of fat-free yogurt in front of me, hand my sister ice cream. ‘No one wants a fat daughter.’: Woman details battle with binge eating disorder, depression
“When my mom and siblings were asleep, I shoveled crackers in my mouth in the bathroom. I ate snack cakes on the kitchen floor. Food didn’t care I was depressed and anxious.”
10 Ways To Connect With Your Spouse Today
“It’s easy to take each other for granted. These simple tips have made a big impact on our marriage and help both of us feel loved and appreciated.”
‘I sat in my mom’s kitchen, bawling. She was the first person brave enough to say, ‘You need to talk to a doctor.’: Mom shares journey with postpartum depression
“I’d drive my car to the river and sit there, thinking about how long it would take to break through the ice. I just wanted to leave this world. I never shared this with anyone.”
Before Your Head Hits The Pillow, Put A Check Mark Next To ‘Me’ On Your To-Do List
“It’s hard…especially on the days the kids need help with schoolwork, we have a big meeting, laundry to fold, and our to-do list is a mile long. But if we’re not modeling self-love for our children, then who will?”
‘Who’s going to be my dad?’ I didn’t even get to say goodbye. He was already gone.’: Woman shares grief of losing father at age 9, ‘He was my first true love’
“I entered the hospital room to see my dad lying lifeless, his feet cold. I felt sick to my stomach. In everything I’ve done in life, he was always missing.”
‘Do unto others as you would like done unto you.’ I am the sole enforcer of that rule.’: Woman on self-love journey shares random acts of kindness
“I finally began to work on myself. And that’s hard. Looking in the mirror and being honest about the ways you can grow is daunting.”
