Eight Ways to Be There for a Loved One in Crisis
There are moments when life changes forever. A flash, a pivot, a New York minute. Through a phone call or a social media post
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January 28, 2021
mental health
How Grief Changed Once I Became a Mom
They say becoming a mom changes you, but for anyone who hasn’t birthed, fostered or adopted a child, those words can’t even
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December 6, 2020
The Blurred Nerds | The Geekfather Struggles
Editor’s note: The following essay is not the usual nerdy fare we get from Marselles Coe, a.k.a. The Geekfather, but we think
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November 23, 2020
6 Reasons to Take a Second to De-Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to many of life’s challenges. Whether you’re running late to work or facing the death of a loved
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November 17, 2020
National Grief Awareness Day
As Sweatpants & Coffee’s favorite (/only) hospital chaplain, of course I wanted to write our National Grief Day piece.
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August 30, 2020
The Loveland Foundation: Helping Black Women Break Trauma Cycles
In 2018, Rachel Cargle celebrated her birthday by collecting funds to help Black women and girls receive therapy. There was
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July 1, 2020
Comforting Reminders from Anxiety Blob, Vol. 2
Negotiating the world as a chronically anxious or depressed person, or someone with any kind of mental condition, can be
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May 26, 2020
The Quarantine State of Mind
I’ve been practicing social distancing for over seven weeks now, and it’s been a strange experience. One on hand, there are
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May 6, 2020
Quarantine Fatigue: 12 Steps for Battling Anxiety and Depression While Staying Safe
If you're struggling with anxiety and depression during this lockdown, you are far from alone. Here's a step-by-step plan for
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May 3, 2020
My Divorced Parents Couldn’t Co-parent, and I’m a Better Mom Because of It
If you’re divorced, your interactions with your ex-spouse teach your children a lot about adult relationships. What sort of
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April 26, 2020
