This is a continuation of a my battle with part-partum depression I never stayed in a hospital prior to having the twins. The unceasing activity, beeping, lights, nighttime bed checks and recycled air combined with unacknowledged postpartum depression resulted in no sleep. Having someone else to cook and watch the babies did not balance the … More Love That Fizzes and Pops Like Soda
I was reading a post from Cat which referenced blogformentalhealth.com. Curious, I clicked on the link. It’s a blogroll which enables posts about mental health to be more widely shared. Recalling a side line moment at my daughter’s soccer practice (last night) in which I felt different from the other mothers because of my depression, … More Sidelines
Dear Successful, Exclusive, Illustrious Agent: In keeping with the traditional form of a book proposal, I am including a writer’s platform. I don’t have a lot of razzle dazzle credentials to impress you. What I do have is an interesting story, told in an honest, fresh voice that endeavors to be understood and to connect … More Writer’s Platform
I read a post on marriage recently, entitled “Marriage Isn’t For You” by Seth Allen Smith. From the title, I expected an essay on the realization that marriage was not for Mr. Smith. Instead, I was surprised to discover what Mr. Smith meant was that he came to understand that marriage is not for him, … More Good With Cats Does Not Guarantee Good Parent
I was reading a blog on failure (http://catsandchocolate.com/2013/11/25/monday-night-inspiration-failure-imagination/) and how it should not be regarded negatively, but rather as an opportunity for growth. While I concur with Liz’s, and J.K. Rowling’s points, I can’t help but cringe at my own history with failure. When I turned 28, I had been married for three years, the … More Failure: When an Opportunity for Growth Isn’t Seized
Wow! Whoever thought I’d be capable of blogging. I have resisted Facebook until today. An old friend and I recently reconnected, and her first question to me was: are you on Facebook? So far, our communications have been limited to e-mail. Sharing fond childhood memories, apologizing for/forgiving hurtful interactions, and catching up with this wonderful … More Technology Illiterate
Breaking the Cycle 716 