depression Archive

  • Parenthood Juggle: Depression and Poetry

    Posted on April 1, 2013 | 25 Comments
    "I started writing poetry before I had kids and was struggling with infertility. [ . . . ] Poetry became increasingly important as I grappled with the strong emotions of being a mother. Writing poetry helped me navigate days when, within minutes, my feelings would swing between euphoric and frighteningly negative."

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  • Shielding Children from our Emotions

    Posted on September 12, 2012 | 10 Comments
    I’ve read some really sad things lately and have been experiencing some of my own sad moments (hey, I’m 39, so it’s time, no?), so I’ve been thinking a good bit about grief lately and about what grief looks like once you’re a parent.   […]

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  • Kitten Energy

    Posted on November 6, 2011 | 5 Comments
    I hope you’ve been enjoying our discussions of animal love (and non-love) this week here at  Doves & Serpents. Considering that our blog’s title names two animals, it’s a wonder we haven’t had these discussions earlier! Gurgi was just a year old herself when she […]

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