I used to think talk therapy was a waste of time and not even worth trying. I was very certain of this despite never having actually participated in therapy.
Then in 2022, I went through a traumatic birth that unleashed...
My Mother saved my heart. February is National Heart Month, and I've shared my story in honor of this national educational initiative, dedicated to cardiovascular health awareness.
Every evening for over two months, my frail six-year-old body would sit in...
I know the new year is already a few weeks in, but it is a good time to take a moment to reflect and maybe fine-tune with a little refocusing. How are you doing now that the holidays are...
Yes, I kept my pregnancy a secret. You might read the title and wonder, “why is that scary Rebeca? Plenty of families did the same thing before social media became so mainstream.” Well, it’s not that keeping a pregnancy...
Therapy. It's a taboo subject, especially when it comes to kids.
We all love to talk about our children's accolades. Sharing their wins and accomplishments with one another is one of the joys of parenting. I am so proud when...
This is a story of the power of motherhood and our ability to come together in scary and tough situations.
For me, in the first couple of years of motherhood, the "village" seemed like a complete myth. Though that has...
It's a small little pill. I take it every day around 4 p.m. It's green and white, and I wash it down with my afternoon coffee or water.
What is it? Fluoxetine which, if you're not familiar with it, is...
I am of the potentially unpopular opinion that "self-love" should be a verb, more of an actionable practice than a psychological mantra. For me personally, no amount of positive self-talk is going to help me overcome feelings of anxiety...
Whether you consider yourself a “crunchy mom” or not, we know you are here, reading this guide, for a reason. In today’s world, many of us find ourselves interested in learning about how to live a “greener” life when...