I have to confess something: I love working on my Oscar speech. On long runs, music pumping, I imagine myself on stage. In my daydream, I’m married to Markie Mark (Matt knows), & I’m winning an Oscar for a movie I built entirely in my imagination – a retelling of Oliver Twist, based on a read more
Tag: health
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.
“You’re Going to Figure It Out Like You Always Do”: Parenting Through Chronic Illness
I want to believe I’ll be okay—I have to. More honesty. . . my health (& my body) weighs heavily—pun intended—on my emotional well-being. When I talk about depressive episodes, my deepest clouds, I’m talking about days where I woke up with a chronic illness flare-up. These morning begin with self-doubt questions: Did my body read more
“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.