The Postpartum Path
Embracing HealingWelcome to “The Postpartum Path: Embracing Healing” blog, a compassionate and empowering space dedicated to supporting mothers through their postpartum journey. We understand that the postpartum period can be both beautiful and challenging, and our mission is to be a guiding light for mothers seeking healing, understanding, and strength during this transformative phase of life.
The Postpartum Path
Embracing Healing
Welcome to “The Postpartum Path: Embracing Healing” blog, a compassionate and empowering space dedicated to supporting mothers through their postpartum journey. We understand that the postpartum period can be both beautiful and challenging, and our mission is to be a guiding light for mothers seeking healing, understanding, and strength during this transformative phase of life.
Gardening = Motherhood
Gardening reminds me of motherhood. Many women in my life love being in the garden, and it makes me think. Is motherhood like gardening?
The Magical Power of Walking: 5 Reasons to Take a Stroll
Join us or grab a friend to go on a walk. Bring the kids or go solo. Listen to a podcast or just be silent. However you choose to walk, your mind will thank you!
How can I Benefit from a Support Group?
We know you might be nervous about joining a group. We hope this blog will ease your mind and remind you of how helpful support groups can be.
Lyrics for the New Year
This year, I want you to know that you aren’t alone. I am here, our volunteers are here, and your fellow mom friends are all here to support you. Overall, I want you to know that you will get well, as Darius would say, “with a little love and some tenderness.”
Virtual Support: There’s More Than Just In-person Groups.
Postpartum Support Charleston offers several options for virtual support. And even beyond our organization, there are lots of support options for maternal mental health.
Making Motherhood B.R.I.G.H.T.
I thought it might be helpful to make an acronym for B.R.I.G.H.T. This is one we can use all year long to remind ourselves to look inward and check on our own mental health.
Boundaries During the Holidays
Take a moment before the holidays arrive and write down what boundaries you want to set. T
What if it’s Not a Happy Holiday?
It is 100% okay for you to feel your feelings during the holidays. If you are grieving, angry, lonely, etc.- that is okay. Don’t push these feelings away, mama.
If I Could Go Back in Time: My Journey with Insomnia
If I could go back in time, I would tell myself to let it be, that this terrifying, horrible symptom of a perinatal mental health disorder was just that, a symptom of a treatable disorder.
A Week of Gratitude, Without Toxic Positivity
Have you ever felt that being thankful for things in your life almost feels like toxic positivity? Like you have to push away your depression or anxiety to “find” something that you are thankful for?
What Can I Expect from Therapy?
So you have found a therapist and made that initial contact. Congrats that you made it that far, it’s no small feat! Now what can you expect?!
It’s Gonna Get Better, Mama. I Promise.
It’s hard to not wish these days away. But I promise, it’s gonna get better. Here are some ways you can start getting well.
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Address: 1605 Harbor View Rd., Charleston, SC 29412
Support Line: (843) 410-3585
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