Lauren Wilde
@wilde
Lauren Wilde
This space is all about changing the language about career pauses for family life and this is a good one to take on. No, maternity leave or chapters of at-home parenting is not time off. Some people think it’s just colloquial conversation. I say it’s cultural messaging that undervalues the immense work of caregiving and family life in modern days... See more
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month is observed in October and provides space for individuals and communities to reflect on the grief and challenges faced by the people and families who have experienced a loss in pregnancy or during infancy. Today, we focus on remembering those losses. I encourage you to join families across the world in... See more
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Birth trauma is a subjective experience. It is an autonomic response of the nervous system, similar to an alarm being tripped in the brain, often set off by a perceived threat to safety. It is not a choice. Birth traumas vary greatly in their cause and presentation. My story is only one example.
Your birth experience did not need to have been... See more
Your birth experience did not need to have been... See more
Many 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
CAPACITAR Emergency Response Tool Kit
The Capacitar Emergency Response Tool Kit provides simple practices and exercises to promote emotional wellbeing, manage trauma, and encourage healing through breathwork, Tai Chi, acupressure, and energy holds.
capacitar.orgfrom my upcoming collection
✨Stars at Last✨
releasing September 1st
#poetrylovers #poetrygram #poetrystatus #motherhood #motherhoodpoetry #motherwound #breakingthecycle
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