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How is it already May? I think the older I get, the more quickly the days pass by. My little Olive turned SIX months old yesterday. SIX!! She is the happiest, most content baby I've had. She is perfect and just what I needed. To say I love her to death would be an understatement...I'm crazy about her! My other kiddos are in such wonderful places as well and I am loving the sweet things each of their ages bring. Max recently turned four and is full of questions. His speech gets better each day and he is becoming such an inquisitive little boy. Maude is two and is full of drama, emotion, tenderness, and nurturing. She constantly comes up and hugs my leg, saying "love you mama." I am really so lucky to have these kiddos.
But some days are down right hard. Dealing with depression and motherhood is not an easy mixture. My friend, Rachel, is heading up a project called MINDFRAME which seeks to fight depression through support and awareness. I was honored to answer some questions for her about my own personal struggle with depression. I hope that it will be helpful to someone out there, that they can know they aren't alone, and that it can get better.
Read my thoughts by clicking below.
Read what else I've written about depression here.
Here are some other things I've been thinking about...
Visit this blog to find an amazingly strong woman who has dealt with more than we can even imagine but yet continues to be optimistic and hopeful...I am PROUD to be her friend!
My friend recently found out she's pregnant with twins! I sent her to this blog which I adore. Becky's blog is lovely...always bright and uplifting yet totally real and down to earth (and how fun that both our husband's names are Travis AND they were college roommates!).
I'm currently reading this book...SO good, SO deep, and SO much to think about. I'm loving it.
In love with this song.
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Happy Weekend everyone <3
I am liking that song too. Have you seen this version? Really cool stuff.
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I haven't...I will watch it! Thx for passing it along.
DeleteI listen to that song over and over again.
ReplyDeleteI love the emotion in their voices. I can't get enough of it.
DeleteI left a comment on the mindframe article, but wanted to leave one here, too. I'm curious if you've found any relief from emotional symptoms since starting the GAPS diet or just improving your diet overall.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I just read your My Journey page...I'm LDS, too! I think we may have a lot in common. I'm glad I stumbled across your blog in my search for a frosting recipe :)
I'm glad you're here! You know what...unfortunately, I haven't seen a ton of improvement. Not like I'd hoped at least. But I think a big part of that is because quite a bit of my depression is surrounding some pretty heavy family circumstances that are too personal to really dive into. I think if I weren't dealing with those circumstances, I'd be depression free - because of the diet. So...my answer is sort of a "yes and no." I do think eating whole foods has helped.
DeleteSorry to hear that. That's really tough. I hope things get better, and so glad you are supporting yourself with good food. Stress is just so damaging--can't underestimate its effects--and makes eating well all the more important. Hang in there!
DeleteKami, you are an incredible person! I just love visiting with you. We need to make more time for that. I like to think of myself as a good listener (most of the time) so if you need to talk, I'm here! Sometimes it helps to tell your story to someone new that doesn't know everything about you already! :) Your honesty is refreshing as always!! Oh, and I am loving that song too--I would love to download the America Idol duet but I don't see it available.
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