You Have the Power, We Pave the Way to Rise Above Mental Illness

PMDD is often misunderstood as “just PMS," but for many, it’s a serious and life-disrupting condition. In this article Mindspring volunteer Jenna shares her personal journey with PMDD, from years of confusion and stigma to finding answers, advocating for herself, and taking steps toward healing. Her story sheds light on the realities of PMDD and the importance of being heard and supported.

Kathy shares her personal experience living with an eating disorder. Through her story, she explore the complexity of these struggles; the challenges, the misconceptions, and the ongoing journey of healing and self-discovery.

This Sunday will be full of vibrant flowers, an aisle full of cheery cards, a reminder of something that you are longing for. A day that you once celebrated is now a day you are dreading. This Mother's Day may look different for you now. Instead of going to your parents' or grandparents' house for a day full of celebration, you're going to the cemetery to celebrate with your loved one. It's okay not to feel okay. You do not "owe" anyone a smile, an "I'm fine" response. It is okay if you are not bubbly, if you feel something beyond the terms of "sad." Today you don't have to be okay. You are not alone today. There is someone out there feeling the exact same way you are feeling. This post is not about "fixing" the way you are feeling, but about getting through it. It is my hope that this post serves as a support for the daughters and sons who have lost their mothers, who have lost their grandmothers, the mothers who have lost their children. This post is for you.