For months now, I have been thinking about my next steps. Should I start a blog, attend support groups, speak at church, or another option. I might end up doing all of these, but today I am starting with the blog. I want this blog to be about sharing my truth. Can I help someone who is suffering? Or help stop the stigma? Or just help my friends and family understand my reality? I don't know what to expect, but if nothing else it is freeing to write these things down. I have Postpartum Depression and Anxiety. My son, Philip, is eight months old and I am lucky to get to be a "stay at home" mom. With this blog I have three goals - to share the things I love (family, faith, travel, crafts), to share my experiences with Postpartum, and to share my experiences as a new mom.
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This is my daughter in-law Nicole...she is the wife of my oldest son Ryan and the mother of my precious grandson Philip. I was honored beyond measure to be not only a part of Philips life but a witness to the absolute courage Nicole had. Her strength and awareness to seek help and be transparent with her struggle to my son and to her family was huge. (Nicole and I had not known each other very well before this) I have sincere deep love for her. It takes amazing courage to ask for help. I spent the most incredible 3 weeks with Philip...Nicole and Ryan during part of the most difficult time of her recovery. Nicole was open about her thoughts and struggles and she is beyond amazing. I saw her transform before my eyes. I saw and felt Nicole's transformation. I knew one day she would take this painful experience and turn it into helping others that have no one to reach out to. Anyone who joins this blog will be touched by Nicole's heart and raw honesty. I'm blessed to have such a wonderful daughter, mother to my grandson and wife to my son!!!
ReplyDeleteDear Daughter ...I know you've always loved butterfly's ....but to me this symbolizes who you have become. Your faith, courage and strength resembles the magnificent beauty of the butterfly. As you grow in this journey not only helping yourself but helping others...one day you will see through the eyes of God. What you will see is the beauty that we see.....A WOMAN WHO LOVES GOD....A BEAUTIFUL WOMEN ON THE OUTSIDE THAT MATCHES THE BEAUTY WITHIN. For the butterflies you admire are a reminder of how BEAUTIFUL YOU ARE !! I thank God for you ....now spread your beautiful wings and become what God has called you to be!!! I love you more than you know.... Mom aka Deanne
I must have miss read your title ....because I read "Here goes something" ....just sayin xoxox
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Nicole! I'm starting out on a simliar journey of stay-at-home-momness, thanks for sharing yours. Love you!
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