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Motherhood & loneliness

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The Surprising Loneliness of Parenthood

Everyone expects the addition of a new member of the family to lead to a steady stream of new friends and fun playdates with other parents. However, for many mums and dads, the joy of welcoming a new child can have unexpected consequences.

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Parent Trap: Why the Cult of the Perfect Mother Has to End

Worldwide, mothers are overworked, underpaid, often lonely and made to feel guilty about everything from epidurals to bottle feeding. Fixing this is the unfinished work of feminism.

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How to Make Mom Friends During a Pandemic: Tips for Making Mom Friends in 2020!

It's time to kick off this MOM FRIEND SERIES with some things to consider when trying to make mom friends during a PANDEMIC (and in general). I also share my personal experiences and viewpoints on mom friends as a psychologist and BUSY mom to two young girls and wife/sister/etc.

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Stay-at-Home-Mom Depression Is Real—and You’re Not Alone

There’s a stigma around being a stay-at-home mom, and society doesn’t talk about the loneliness, isolation, and loss of identity that sometimes accompanies this choice. Here’s what you need to know about stay-at-home mom depression.

Courtney Lund O’Neil

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Loneliness in Motherhood | Am I Alone?

I am opening up about feeling alone as a parent, and what it means to me as a stay at home mum.

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Stay-at-Home-Mom Depression Is Not Only Real, It’s Become a Crisis

We’ve finally started to talk about the mental health challenges that come along with raising children as a full-time job. But is it enough to help moms with the gargantuan challenges triggered by the pandemic?

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You Can Smell a New Mother’s Loneliness. Unless You’re the State

As a new mum, I know loneliness cuts deep – and the lack of services for parent and child plays a large part in this.

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Why Moms Are Miserable | Sheryl Ziegler | TEDxWilmingtonWomen

Sheryl Ziegler, Doctor of Psychology, shares what mothers need in their lives in order to experience happiness and help prevent loneliness and depression. The power of social connection and friendships will be explored as a key component to a mother’s well being and quality of life. Dr.

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How to Cope with Empty Nest Syndrome When You’re a Single Parent

The transition from actively parenting children to a quieter life without children in the home can be difficult for any dedicated parent. For single parents, the transition may prove especially challenging.

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The Challenges of Motherhood and Anxiety | Mel’s Musings | A Vlog

Some days are just rough! In this Vlog I discuss the challenges of motherhood and specifically when we feel overwhelmed and anxious. I really want you to know you’re never alone and we must just all band together with self love and self compassion and then live and support for others next.

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