2.6 – The risk to remain tight in a bud…

December 30, 2021 Dear Darkened Rose, [You can quickly scroll to the bottom if you’re just here for the baby photos. I don’t blame you, but don’t expect quality shots. Life is still blurry right now.] My birthing experience really started taking shape at 37 weeks gestation. I had an early morning OB appointment that … Continue reading 2.6 – The risk to remain tight in a bud…

4.8 – Neglecting Happiness is the Groundwork of Depression

August 20, 2021 Dear Darkened Rose, I recently read a discussion board full of anxious mothers where they were talking about when their first pregnancies finally felt real. The rational people were saying, “when I heard my baby’s heartbeat for the first time.” My kind of people were giving answers like, “2 months after the … Continue reading 4.8 – Neglecting Happiness is the Groundwork of Depression

5.3 – XY Named V

May 24, 2021 Dear Darkened Rose, Keeping my nerves at bay has been a lot of responsibility, lately. Since the wedding, I have done a lot to change my brain chemistry to strive to make steps in a more self-sufficient direction. I lowered my depression medication, stopped occasionally supplementing my anxiety medication, stopped drinking alcohol … Continue reading 5.3 – XY Named V