Postpartum Depression and Anxiety: Don’t Suffer in Silence
If you or anyone you know is suffering from a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PPD/PPA, etc.), please know there is help. You don’t have
The Shared Journey
a blog by Marissa Bader
This is 38
38 is a nice round number. I feel old(er), but…I like it. With 38 comes more confidence in myself — or maybe it’s not as
Be Kind…Always
After I had my twins, life was…challenging. I had lined up helpers in advance, because I knew how hard it was going to be, and
Life is My Muse
Earlier this summer, a friend I hadn’t seen in a very long time asked me where I glean my inspiration from. He was referring to
A New Season
The air is starting to feel cooler and more crisp. The leaves are shifting from shades of vibrant green to deep burgundy and mustard yellow.
A Different Mother
Lately I have been thinking a lot about the fact that my first child and my twins have an exceptionally different mother. I mean, it’s
When The Bug Strikes
Having a sick child? Sucks. Having two sick children? Sucks x2. Having three sick children? Sucks x a million. Yes, gang, it’s been a rough
Fighting Parenting Anxiety and Learning to Back Off and Observe
When I was younger, I always wanted a twin sister. I didn’t actually realize this was an impossibility until I was maybe 7 or 8.
Parenting a Strong and Powerful Spirit
I am a highly sensitive, fairly (too?) passive person, who shudders at conflict and people pleases for a hobby. Sounds great, right? (cue sarcastic snort.)
Identity
I know I’m not the only one who struggles with defining herself as something OTHER than her many roles. Shouldn’t self-definition come from within? Shouldn’t
