Tag Archives: anxiety

Mommies in Melancholia

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Mrs Odie

The latest trend in Mommy Blogging appears to be confessing to your mental illness. Anxiety and depression are the new “Aden and Anais” must-have muslin swaddle blankets. We’re wrapping ourselves in terror testimonials and Klonopin confessions instead of adorable pastel … Continue reading →

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Trigger Warning

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Mrs Odie

I have several friends who are in their early twenties. They used to be my students, and they absolutely love calling me by my first name. They all manage to slip my first name into every Facebook post we exchange. … Continue reading →

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