Mama In Darkness

Bipolar mama of two, working to build a community for parents with mental illness (and those that love 'em)!

[Mama In Darkness @darkness_mama]

@SkoOotles ND was a battleground a few years back too. They tried to put a similar law into place since we have one clinic in the whole state. They bussed people in from the south to try scare people into voting for the ban. We got lucky that Fargo is a liberal city in a red state.

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It's a work in progress but I'm feeling good about it so far!

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Loving the sunshine today! Fernando looks especially happy! ❤️🌞❤️

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@SorcererFinch Happy birthday!!

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@thoughtswithn

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@anxietyaloner I feel like any pet can be good for your mental health provided they give you joy, comfort, and a reason to keep going. I have rats and ferrets and they're amazing. I've had dogs and cats before, but pocket pets bring me the most joy. In short: of course they can!

[Mama In Darkness @darkness_mama]

Brand new switch means a brand new Animal Crossing island! Yay!

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Story of Seasons tonight! The one thing I love about Mondays. ❤️

[Mama In Darkness @darkness_mama]

Despite everything going so wrong lately, some things are just right. 14 days straight of practicing my Japanese in duolingo. And I've brushed my teeth every day for the last 2 weeks too!

Remember to celebrate the little stuff too! #mentalhealth #selfcare

[Mama In Darkness @darkness_mama]

@thoughtswithn Whatever way it comes. I don't like caramel, but other than that.... I'm pretty good with whatever.

Favorite coffee thus far: a vietnamese coffee I had prepared at a local restaurant.

[Mama In Darkness @darkness_mama]

@My_SimpleMind Nope. If I'm following it's because I want to see your content, not because I expect you'll want to see mine.

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Exactly this!

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What happens when you make sticky foam ornaments with a 3yr old? This. Obviously. #familytime #Christmas

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@anxietyaloner Wow! That's really amazing! You've come far in the time I've known you and its inspiring. ❤️

[Mama In Darkness @darkness_mama]

@anxietyaloner Movie dates with myself are the best. I can just sit and focus only on my own entertainment.

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@anxietyaloner Good for you!!

[Mama In Darkness @darkness_mama]

That moment when your victory is asking someone to make you food... #depression #KeepTalkingMH #SickNotWeak

[Mama In Darkness @darkness_mama]

It's the truth! We're all people and we all struggle. Some with finances, some with physucal/mental health, some with relationships... But we all struggle.

Id even say that, really, no one has their shit totally together.

[Jess Morgan @drjessmorgan_]

It's too easy to think everyone has their shit together.

I don't.

I am sat crying in my PJs at half past seven. Itritable. Snappy. Exhausted. Stressed.

Nobody's life is how it appears from the outside.

You are not alone.

[Mama In Darkness @darkness_mama]

@TMummyof2 It can be embarrassing to forget/misremember/misinterpret thing, but it's not your fault. The reality is: your brain just works different now and learning how to live with that will take a long time. Be honest about it and use the tools and help you have.

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@GiantCurveball I'll admit, sometimes entries don't happen until the next day. I had to train myself not to dismiss the reminders.

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It's been a hard month, but I held on to my streak! 552 days tracking my #mentalhealth and I couldn't be prouder. Even when things were awful, I still recorded it. It's good to see the bad days..makes it so much easier to appreciate the good ones. #SickNotWeak #KeepTalkingMH