by Erin Newton, LCPC About a year ago, I attempted to run the Walt Disney World Marathon. It was such a hot day, that race officials ended up shortening the course, and I missed getting to finish the entire 26.2 miles by minutes. When I tell you I was completely devastated…this is an understatement. I […]
by Erin Newton, LCPC When I had my daughter five weeks early in 2008, I was surrounded by people who tried to make me feel better about my experience in the only way they knew how. Actual things people said to me: “You’re so lucky she’s small! My baby was so big!” “It’s great you […]
by Erin Newton, LCPC Hi there, mamas! How are you holding up? It’s been a really crazy year for everyone, but especially if you’ve given birth during almost any of 2020. If you have, you’re certainly not alone: an estimated 116 million women have given birth during this weird pandemic time. We know from previous […]
by Dr. Kendra A. O’Hora, LCMFT In week one of the COVID-19 crisis my therapist said something that I’ve held onto intensely throughout this horrific season. She said: Kendra, now is not the time to take on the suffering of the world. Focus on yourself, Jason, your family, and your clients. There will be time […]
by Erin Newton, LCPC My baby has been screaming for what feels like hours. She won’t nap unless I hold her. How the hell am I supposed to hold her nonstop and still care for my other children? I’m sweaty from having her pressed up against me for so long. My arms feel sore, heavy. My […]
by Erin Newton, LCPC We are all so overwhelmed right now. This weekend finishes up five weeks of quarantine for myself and my family, only leaving the house for occasional groceries, take out food, or my daughter’s allergy shots, which we have reduced from once a week to once every three weeks. Yesterday I finished […]
by Erin Newton, LCPC Hi friends! We have done so much over the last few weeks! If you’ve been keeping up and completing the assignments along with us, you should be very proud of yourself. You’ve likely unpacked a lot or maybe you’ve simply been thinking more about things than you did before. Either way, […]
by Erin Newton, LCPC If you’ve been following along in the series, we’ve accomplished a lot in the last three posts. If you have not been following, go back and read the last three posts to get caught up! Or, jump down to the end of this post if you’re interested in learning more about […]