Posted on May 30, 2011 by Christa Jean

 

Hi Moms,

I am a warrior mom and you can be too. I hope you’re reading this and you either have no idea what I’m talking about or you totally get it and have already shined through it.

Otherwise, you may be a mom who’s looking for strength and guidance to get through postpartum depression, anxiety or any mood disorder and is that’s you then I hope this post with help.

I’m actually writing this after having a really junky evening, I’m 10 months post partum and have gone through a very challenging time. I have been battling postpartum anxiety/ocd which at its worst makes me very depressed at it’s best is an annoying self defeating voice in my head that spews fear based thoughts.

I’ve shined through the hard moment night and can see and feel clearly at this moment. It’s crystal clear on the other side, but when you’re in ‘it’ it’s hard to remember that there’s another side. The other side is where you deserve to be and stay. It’s where your light is, where your true self is (despite what the ego will have you to believe).

I’m having so many more good days and great moments and when the ‘little bastard’ finds a way of sneaking in I am stronger now then I was a month ago, 2 months ago and definitely stronger then I was when it first hit 10 months ago. I can look back and be so grateful that there are no more hysterical breakdowns where I’m being driven to the nearest practitioner, healer, hyponotherapist, you name it.

I now take an active role in my personal development and healing. Turning to resources and tools that make me feel great, for the pleasure of it, not the cure. I don’t need to be ‘cured’ I need to love myself and embrace the moment. Nurturing myself mentally and physically is the way to heal and for ongoing life long happiness.

Here are a few resources & tools that I love:

• Marianne Williamson’s podcast
• GabbyB TV
• Tapping
• TheWork
• Taking the best multi & omega
• Find an energy healer in your area, I go to Cindy at Innovative Healing
• and I just started diving into Caroline Myss’ free videos

All of the above will support you on your journey and give you strength. Remember that you and your best teacher, your guru lives within you. You have the answers, sit, be still, ask and listen.

This can be a devastating time for moms and her family, but please be strong, don’t listen to those negative thoughts and be sure to have many people and healthy outlets to pull you out of the darkness into the light.

What helped me most today is talking honestly about my thoughts and fears to trusted mentors and confidents. I even made a deal with my friend who’s on the same spiritual seeking path. We made the deal that we would be each others “ego outers” which I learned from my dear online mentor Gabby, check out her vlog on this topic here.

I will personally offer my ear and open my heart to any mom who’s having a hard time. Call me anytime of day and I will we there to listen so you can bring the ghouls and gremlins out to the light where you can see them for what they are and they aren’t that scary after all.

Peace, light & love

Christa

226-975-2930

ShineSister.com

 

A special thanks to:

My mom, my loving fiance, my son (I’d do it all over again for you), my loving friends and all the Healthy Moms partners.