I used to believe my cloud was mine alone — that if I kept it invisible, everyone else could stay in the sun. This post is about the truth behind that belief, the courage it takes to ask for help, and the reminder that there is always a room that cares.
Tag: anxiety
Fighting My Brain: A Mom’s Real Battle
A raw, honest reflection on parenting with depression and anxiety. One mom shares how intrusive thoughts, mom guilt, and self-doubt nearly stole her joy—and how she learned that clouds don’t last forever.
One Bad Chapter Doesn’t Mean Your Story Is Over: Turn the Page
September is Suicide Awareness Month, emphasizing open dialogue about mental health. The author shares personal experiences with depression, highlighting the importance of connection and support. Through children’s literature, they aim to teach that emotions are real and manageable, encouraging conversations that foster healing and diminish isolation. Reaching out can save lives.
This Is How My Brain Loves- Overwhelms & Shows Up Real
The People Who StayRecently, the Merriment Maker shared a post about cycling through friendships — about the cosmic, electric connections that light us up… & sometimes fizzle out. (link shared below) I felt it so deeply. She wrote about showing up fully, creating waves of impact, & still watching the energy shift. She was honest read more
“Be Enough for Yourself First. The Rest of the World Can Wait”
Depression isn’t always loud. Sometimes, it’s a quiet tug-of-war between self-doubt and showing up. I’ve learned that healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken — it’s about meeting my inner critic with curiosity and self-compassion. This is a reflection on cloudy days, people-pleasing, and learning to believe I am enough — even when I don’t feel it.
“Types of Clouds”: What Depression Really Feels Like
The author shares personal experiences of living with depression, likening it to unpredictable clouds. Despite appearing fine, depression can involve profound emptiness and various symptoms. They emphasize the importance of empathy, understanding, and regular check-ins from loved ones, highlighting the need for connection and communication in mental health struggles.
From Cloudy Days to Storytime: What If We Told Kids the Truth About Sadness?
The author shares their journey of writing a book inspired by personal experiences with depression, transforming initial feelings into a relatable narrative with rhymes. After facing rejections from traditional publishers, the author opts for self-publishing to maintain authenticity. They engage in a contest, eager for support, emphasizing the importance of their story.
Writing Through the Clouds: Why I Wrote a Children’s Book About Parental Depression (and How You Can Help)
First-time author Kendall Concini seeks funding for her mental health picture book, “Mom’s Cloud and the Beach Adventure.” This book aims to help children understand parental emotions like depression and anxiety. Donations will support illustrations, marketing, and community outreach, promoting emotional honesty and empathy in children’s literature.
…Now I have a blog? Understanding Mental Health
The author uses the metaphor of a cloud to describe their depression, highlighting its impact on both themselves and their daughter. They reflect on the journey of acceptance rather than eradication of mental health challenges, emphasizing that tough days shape their identity. The narrative aims to foster understanding through storytelling.