Tag: support networks
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Navigating the Postpartum Journey During Eating Disorder Recovery
Read more Becoming a new mom is a beautiful yet challenging experience, especially for those who have faced the struggles of an eating disorder. I, like many others, found the postpartum period to be a complex time filled with emotional and physical changes. My journey with anorexia began at 17 and plagued much of my…
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Getting Pregnant After Experiencing Postpartum Depression (PPD)
Read more If you experienced postpartum depression (PPD) after your first child, it’s completely normal to feel anxious about the possibility of facing it again with a second baby. While having PPD in the past does increase your chances of encountering it again, it’s not a certainty. With the right preparation and support, you can…
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I Still Value My Childfree Friends as a Parent
Read more Having children undoubtedly alters the dynamics of many relationships, yet it doesn’t lessen the importance of my childfree friends. While I may not be the same person I was before becoming a mom, my friends still connect me to the essence of who I am outside of motherhood. For over two decades, friends…