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The Mental Weight of Motherhood - And 10 Ways You Can Help
The Mental Weight of Motherhood - And 10 Ways You Can Help

Being a mom is fucking hard. No matter how amazing a person is, this is an inescapable truth. And when you can tell it’s hard from a distance, you know it’s exponentially harder firsthand. Stereotypes aside and progress included, there is still an undeniable societal expectation that mothers bear the brunt of the mental load when it comes to caring for the family. From planning meals to organizing schedules to managing budgets, to maintaining a career, the to-do list for moms appears never-ending. Add to that the mental labor of keeping the family together, managing everyone’s emotions, and often being expected to be the primary caregiver for children, and it’s no wonder that so many mothers feel overwhelmed and exhausted.

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Healthy Living, Self-careSean Vierramotherhood, mother's day, children, family, women, mental healthComment
10 Low-Cost (Or Free!) Ways to Celebrate Mom
10 Low-Cost (Or Free!) Ways to Celebrate Mom

Year after year, I find myself on the greeting card aisle at my local supermarket, gazing at the stands of cliche cards that just aren’t personal. I don’t know about you, but something feels different after the past year. I want to put more effort in this year because that’s the kind of thing that makes life enjoyable, and nothing is for certain. So if you’re like me, instead of finding yourself at the supermarket the night before Mother’s Day, check out our list of low-cost (and even some that are free!) ideas to make mom feel special this year.

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Healthy Living, Self-care, Mental WellnessGuest Usermothers day, creativity, free, family, activitiesComment
3 Tips For Supporting Friends In Difficult Times
3 Tips For Supporting Friends In Difficult Times

How do we best "show up" for someone who is suffering? Do we call? Give space? Avoid the subject? Bring food? All good questions. I have walked hand in hand with many clients and friends as they face serious health concerns, big uncertainty, death of a loved one, and various other heavy hitting issues. For me, it was an honor and a pleasure to "step up to the plate" and offer love and support.

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Self-care, Mental WellnessLily Lunnemannhealth, mental health, grieving, friends, family, community, difficulty, oregonComment