Humans are Emotional Beings Part 2: 5 False Identities Moms Struggle with and Some Words of Encouragement

Written By Shandra Basil

YOU ARE ENOUGH! You are a GOOD Mom! The version of you that you see is not the version your kids see! Being a Mom is possibly the hardest role you will ever play. Give yourself grace and ask for help when you need it. You are not alone! 

If you think you might be struggling with Postpartum Depression get help and talk to your Doctor. Postpartum Support International has some great resource that can be found at https://www.postpartum.net/

NATIONAL CRISIS TEXT LINE:

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the USA, anytime, about any type of crisis.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline and Website

1-800-273-8255

www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Call for yourself or someone you care about; free and confidential; network of more than 140 crisis centers nationwide; available 24/7

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)

Teen Line: 1-310-855-HOPE (4673) or 1-800-TLC-TEEN (1-800-852-8336). The service can also be reached by texting “TEEN” to 839863.

Some resources used for this podcast:

  • https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression.shtml

  • https://www.cdc.gov/reproductivehealth/depression/index.htm#Postpartum

  • https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/any-anxiety-disorder.shtml

  • https://adaa.org/find-help-for/women/postpartum-disorders?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3s_4BRDPARIsAJsyoLNj_hIQCwJhJdOAepGEZKfUMzvWOj9O-x7GUICQE7s6dfPmT3MOt6IaAgg1EALw_wcB

  • https://acaai.org/allergies/types/food-allergies/types-food-allergy/peanut-allergy

Shandra Basil
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