I returned to therapy, after a few years off, in 2011. I was struggling with some difficult relationships in my life, as well as trying to make peace with the deaths of two loved ones, while also weighing the pros and cons of a big decision for our family. Those were the objectives I laid […]
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I watched the Grey’s Anatomy Season 14 Finale on DVR today and realized that it’s been 10 years since Bob and I (who were late to the party) started binge watching the previous four seasons to catch up in time for Season 5 that Fall. It was something we did together, after Molly was born […]
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Sometime over the past week, after our Molly-girl’s birthday had come and gone, I realized that for the first time, in 10 years, I forgot to post my letter to her on our BabyBenson2008 CarePage after sharing it here on my blog. I felt sad about that, as we received so much support on our […]
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I’ve been considering this for awhile. I’ve consulted with loved ones, as well my therapist and PCP. I’ve been mindful of my daily activities, interactions, relationships, triggers and stressors, trying to imagine how they might feel differently. And I’ve come to a decision. After over 3 years taking Fluoxetine (a.k.a. Prozac), an antidepressant that has […]
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12 1/2 years between these two pictures… ⌛️ Sean was almost 6 months old and I had just turned 29. ? In some ways it seems like so long ago and yet I can also remember a lot about what 29 year old me felt like. ♥️ I was adjusting to life as a new […]
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Then (2003): I had just taken my first BFP (positive pregnancy test)! ???? Now (2016): I am mom to three awesome and unique children (a son in 7th grade, a daughter in Heaven since she was born and died in April 2008, and a daughter in 1st grade)! ✌?️♥️☺️ Then (2003): I had an expensive private gym […]
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