By Jazz Ray Black mothers have been navigating a healthcare system that often overlooks their voices and needs for generations. As I reflect on my own birth and postpartum experiences, I see similarities in the challenges faced by my mother and grandmother. These stories, spanning- decades- reveal not just personal struggles but systemic barriers that

By Jessica Sorci, LMFT My client, a single mother of an 11-year-old girl, shared with me in therapy last week, a new iteration of how her self-sacrifice as a mom is driving her to a breaking point. “I took my daughter to Target after school, even though I was exhausted, and bought her another basket

By Jasmine Ross, Ph.D. Summary: This blog post delves into the impactful role of storytelling in reshaping narratives of motherhood with authenticity and compassion. By sharing stories of overcoming pregnancy and postpartum challenges, reproductive loss, trauma, and infertility, the author highlights the importance of embracing imperfections and vulnerabilities in the mothering journey. Through personal narratives

Raman’s Story At PSI, we understand that storytelling has the power to save lives, and we are honored to provide a space for survivors to share their stories. This article is part of a subsection of the PSI blog dedicated to survivor stories. Please note that this story has not been edited, and caution is

Por: Angela Marcela Gutierrez Tamayo El nacimiento de un bebé es una de las experiencias más transformadoras y significativas en la vida de una mujer y de una familia. En el transcurso de la gestación, una de las preguntas que suele rondar en nuestra cabeza es cómo será la relación con nuestro hijo/a al nacer

By Erin Jones, LCMHC In Part 1 of this blog, we reviewed the definition of Perinatal OCD and challenged five common misconceptions.  Now for Part 2: If you or a loved one may be experiencing Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (or specifically perinatal OCD), it can be difficult to know where to start in terms of getting

By Erin Jones, LCMHC  As we continue to build awareness and support for perinatal mental health, we absolutely need to educate parents, providers, and the general public on perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). As a clinician and mom of two with lived experience, I am passionate about spreading awareness of this often misunderstood condition to