Lauren Wilde
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Lauren Wilde
FWIW, in this newsletter, you’ll notice that we tend to use the term “pregnancy loss” more often than “miscarriage.” Some advocates in the space have noted that the word “miscarriage” can insinuate a mistake, badness, or error—ideas that can be internalized by a mother. It’s not wrong to use the word miscarriage—and we will use it occasionally—but... See more
There’s a difference. For 7 years we’ve been championing an updated narrative about the modern “stay-at-home mom” to move past the caricatures from generations ago. Modern women on career pauses or downshifts to make room for the complicated, immense work of family life today have accrued more education and more work experience before motherhood,... See more
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Be gentle with yourself. Feeling insecure from time to time is just part of being human 🫶 #millennialtherapist
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Mother’s Day is tomorrow, and many of us are going to receive gifts of outings, nights out, or traditional “self-care” methods.
And these can be great, welcome gifts. But they can also add to an already full plate and fail to leave us rested.
We’re often told we just need to rest or... See more
instagram.comThe truth is that motherhood is as beautiful as it looks on the congratulations cards, but it can also be a mess. It’s important to be honest about this. No real change is possible until working mothers stop trying to be all things to all people—perfect at work, perfect as partners, and perfect as mothers, with each role kept entirely separate.
... See moreLara Bazelon • The End of Mom Guilt
Integrated Man Project: A Mother's Perspective - POSTPARTUM SERIES (feat. BLAMEITONMOMBRAIN) on Apple Podcasts
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from my upcoming collection
✨Stars at Last✨
releasing September 1st
#poetrylovers #poetrygram #poetrystatus #motherhood #motherhoodpoetry #motherwound #breakingthecycle
instagram.comMany mental health professionals don’t use the word “healing” when it comes to grief. In many ways, grief isn’t something you heal from; it’s something you grow with. It’s something you learn to stand side-by-side with. Something else to consider if you’re supporting someone through loss: Listen to how a loved one speaks about their loss, and try... See more