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Someone said dogs are living mood stabilizers and

Someone said dogs are living mood stabilizers and I can confirm this (though I also still need my Prozac) #midlifemom #livingwithanxiety #dogsdoingthings

If we’re not talking about trauma or cracking joke

If we’re not talking about trauma or cracking jokes I’m out #momhumor #realmomtalk

Pretty sure oversharing is a symptom too #anxiousm

Pretty sure oversharing is a symptom too #anxiousmom #midlifemom #perimenopausesupport

…and Heated Rivarly #midlifemom #perimenopauseheal

…and Heated Rivarly #midlifemom #perimenopausehealth #momhumor

I didn’t know it wasn’t normal. Dreading the nigh

I didn’t know it wasn’t normal.

Dreading the nights…

Wanting to wail and sleep but being unable to do either…

It was a pandemic, I told myself, “Of course being in public was scary.”

I was a first time mom, I reminded myself, “Of course I felt disconnected from my baby’s cues.”

We were without local grandparents, we lamented, “Of course we’re overwhelmed.”

But it wasn’t “normal”. Yes those things all played a part, but the invisible factor (the elephant in the room) was the complete lack of support for mothers once the baby is born.

(Not to mention my own brain chemistry)

The day finally came when I realized I couldn’t do motherhood alone. I needed a village and that included a team of mental health professionals…

We moved to a family-friendly neighborhood with deep roots and community and I started Prozac and going to women’s Al-Anon meetings.

With the support of other humans (and meds and God) I came back to myself. In fact, I was even more myself than when I began this journey.

I hope you’ll join @postpartumsupportcenter this Sunday May 17 for our annual Walk for Moms fundraiser in San Rafael.

This event is family friendly with bounce houses and food and I’m incredibly honored to be one of the speakers.

Meanwhile on this trip I brought a knee brace and

Meanwhile on this trip I brought a knee brace and we’re exchanging magnesium recos #millennialmom #90skid #momstrip

Wait, the math ain’t mathing #momstrip #highschool

Wait, the math ain’t mathing #momstrip #highschoolbesties #realmomlife

That said, I may or may not have thought “see ya s

That said, I may or may not have thought “see ya suckas” when pulling out of the garage…of course I was also scrolling through kid pics and missing them the sec I was on plane #momhumor #momstrip #parentingtips

In postpartum, I could barely get dressed, let alo

In postpartum, I could barely get dressed, let alone think about doing some form of yoga or even therapy.

It took me years (and a second baby) to learn that some mental health tools don’t have to take hours. Most can be done in a single minute.

If I could go back and give myself one tool, it would be *mantra*.

Mantras are sacred utterances that you can repeat aloud or silently which transform your mental state.

I particularly love using affirmation cards to help me get clear on which mantra is going to be the most powerful for me that day. Because with #mombrain you don’t always know what you even need.

It’s such a simple practice pulling a single card. There’s also a physical grounding that comes with touch.

I created the Mama Mantras for my postpartum self and for all the moms who just need an F-ing minute to ground but don’t know where to begin...

Right now, we’re offering a 60% off discount in honor of #maternalmentalhealthday and Mother’s Day.

Listen, nothing is a magic fix, but even the smallest bit of relief can make a difference.

Which symptom of #perimenopause is this? #midlifem

Which symptom of #perimenopause is this? #midlifemom #momhumor #dogmomproblems

Who’s going to break it to me 🫠 @f45_training_sanr

Who’s going to break it to me 🫠 @f45_training_sanrafael #perimenopausefitness #midlifemom

If I could add a 6th it would be the 👍🏻 response t

If I could add a 6th it would be the 👍🏻 response to one of my texts #anxiousmom #momhumor

Someone always be needing their bum wiped or a bat

Someone always be needing their bum wiped or a bath over here I tell ya #dogmomproblems #tiredmom #funnydoggo

Where are we Europe? #middleagedwoman #midlifemom

Where are we Europe? #middleagedwoman #midlifemom #momhumor

Just a totally normal reason to try to unalive eac

Just a totally normal reason to try to unalive each other on the way to school #momhumor #boymomproblems

It all makes sense now #perimenopausesupport #midl

It all makes sense now #perimenopausesupport #midlifemom

Also went even shorter and feeling so free @redonthehead82

Longest 20 minutes of my life #momhumor #momsnight

Longest 20 minutes of my life #momhumor #momsnightout #maternalmentalhealth

All she asked was what school he goes to #momhumor

All she asked was what school he goes to #momhumor #boymomlife

How dare they chew near me #midlifemom #momhumor #

How dare they chew near me #midlifemom #momhumor #lutealphase #perimenopausesupport

How many have you been pre-annoyed today??? (and w

How many have you been pre-annoyed today??? (and where are you in your cycle)? #momhumor #midlifemom

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