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A Year Of Grief & Gratitude

The inclination to reflect on our lives, and ourselves, is an integral part of human nature for almost all of us. To reflect and sometimes also to judge, especially at this time of year. Despite…

Posted in Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Depression, Motherhood, Recovery 5 Comments December 28, 2016December 20, 2016 by Laura

A Big Thank You

This blog has changed a great deal since I began writing in Spring 2015.  What started as a reflection on my postnatal depression recovery, and a journal of my remaining struggles, as since grown into…

Posted in Blogging, Lifestyle, Peer Support 135 Comments November 30, 2016January 1, 2017 by Laura

Am I Sick Or Sad? Managing Emotions After PND

I’ve been sad a lot lately.  Life has thrown us a few curve balls this year and 2016 hasn’t been quite what I hoped for or expected.  It’s hard when life doesn’t go your way…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Peer Support, Recovery 3 Comments November 9, 2016February 20, 2018 by Laura

What Nobody Tells You About Miscarriage

*Trigger Warning* This post contains fairly graphic descriptions of miscarriage which some people may find upsetting. I especially wouldn’t recommend for anyone currently enjoying a healthy pregnancy. The 9th to 15th October is Baby Loss…

Posted in Anxiety, Birth & Miscarriage, Depression, Motherhood, Peer Support, Relationships 38 Comments October 12, 2016December 20, 2016 by Laura

Five Ways To Feel More Happy

I should start with a disclaimer.  I am by no means an endlessly sunny, positive person with beams of joy shining out of my face.  In fact, people who know me in real life may…

Posted in Anxiety, Blogging, Depression, Recovery, Relationships 37 Comments September 28, 2016October 13, 2016 by Laura

The Benefits of Baby & Toddler Classes

One of the most difficult things about being a new mum is the loneliness and isolation.  For me, it was totally unanticipated.  I had several friends with babies and lots of family nearby so I…

Posted in Caterpillar Corner, Holidays/days out, Motherhood, Relationships, Reviews 32 Comments September 16, 2016September 23, 2016 by Laura

What Are Your Parenting Values? Course Review & Giveaway From Life Hacks For Kids

I’m not a fan of parenting advice.  I don’t believe anyone should tell anyone else how to raise their children and what choices to make.  So, generally, if I saw something marked as a parenting…

Posted in Brand/Sponsored, Giveaways, Motherhood, Reviews 12 Comments September 14, 2016October 5, 2016 by Laura

The Hardest Post I’ll Ever Write

Trigger Warning: This Post Contains Reference To Suicide & Suicidal Ideation Until now the most challenging and nerve-wracking subject I’ve tackled is intrusive thoughts but today’s post is even more difficult to discuss. But given…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Peer Support 51 Comments September 10, 2016September 10, 2017 by Laura

Can Positivity Cure Depression?

I have learnt a great deal about mental health, and it’s stigma, since I began this blogging and advocacy journey. Shamefully, I had many misconceptions before experiencing mental illness myself and I now fight to…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression 18 Comments September 7, 2016February 20, 2018 by Laura

A New Era I Never Thought I’d See

Note: This post contains reference to suicidal thoughts and may be triggering for some people so please proceed with caution It’s difficult to admit this but there was a time when I thought I would…

Posted in Anxiety, Depression, Motherhood, Recovery, Relationships 41 Comments August 24, 2016January 28, 2017 by Laura

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I'm a PND & Anxiety survivor and self-confessed "good enough" mum to a hilarious but challenging 5-year-old, with a second baby due in May 2019 (eeek!). I share lots of Anxiety Management techniques as well as tips & self-care ideas for keeping mentally and emotionally well as a parent.

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