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25 secrets of moms living with mental illness

“My mental illness doesn’t define me or how I take care of my child.”

Updated Jan. 13, 2023
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What parenting with a severe mental illness looks like

I have had mental health problems all my life, but I did not grasp the severity of them until after I had started a family.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
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Dear parents of children with a mental illness

First and foremost, you did not cause your child’s mental illness.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022

Learning that I’m bipolar made me a better mom

It was like putting on glasses for the first time—everything made sense.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Prioritizing my mental health wasn’t easy—but I’m a much better mom because I did

Nothing is magic, but choosing to move forward with treatment has made my life easier and more joy-filled.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

To the mama battling depression: It’s okay to not be okay

Here are some ideas that may help you fight this beast.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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