How to find handles when you’re losing your grip. by JoAnn Reno Wray ย Janice [1] opened the closet door, knelt, pushed shoes aside, and crawled into the farthest corner, shutting the door behind her. In the dark, she grabbed a stack of folded sweaters, pulled them on top of her body, and curled into…
Tag: Mental and Emotional Health
Understanding Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is nothing to be ashamed of. After a woman gives birth, changes in her hormone levels can spark a host of rollercoaster emotions. According to the National Women’s Health Information Center (www.4woman.gov/FAQ/postpartum.htm โ one of many helpful Web sites devoted to aiding women suffering with this condition), postpartum depression may be caused by…
Beyond the Baby Blues
Finding the courage to cope. by Kathryn Cox ย Love him, my mind demanded. Tears dripped from my chin, wetting a pale blue nightgown I still wore late afternoon. The stubbornness of my heart forced me to accept the unthinkable: I donโt feel anything; I canโt love him. Through swollen eyes, I gazed into the…
Anxiety: Fight It or Feed It
With determination and the right weapons,we can conquer this enemy of peace. by V. Neil Wyrick ย Have you heard about the man who had a plane to catch at an early hour? Having set his alarm, he sat on the edge of his bed all night long to make sure it went off on…