JOURNALThoughts on Mental Health, Trauma & EMDR
A collection of honest, conversational resources about perinatal mental health, trauma, motherhood, and EMDR.
Birth Trauma: When Your Birth Experience Wasn't What You Expected
Maybe you had a birth plan.
Maybe it was beautifully organized in a folder.
Maybe there were preferences, playlists, breathing techniques, support people, and very strong opinions about lighting.
Intrusive Thoughts After Having a Baby: What Do They Mean?
Nobody really prepares you for how quickly your brain can become a full-time risk assessment department after you have a baby.
Baby Blues vs. Postpartum Depression: How Can You Tell the Difference?
You just had a baby.
You're exhausted. Your hormones are shifting. Your body is recovering. You may not remember the last time you slept for more than three consecutive hours.