Now that I'm on the other side, I can confidently tell you that what I accomplished in that year and a half was more life-transforming than the nearly 20 years of traditional cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) -- and that is not a result of my therapists over the years.
I tell people about my experience and my reasoning and I'm usually met with, "Oh my gosh! That's amazing! I'm so happy for you! Now if only I can convince my doctor to do it for me!"
I've given a lot to my sewing hobby over the years, the last two in particular, and it's given me so much more in return.
Community groups are a safe space for you to open up about being a mother and find solidarity with other moms.
Every responsibility we take on (and go above and beyond for) takes something away from us. We are constantly pouring into others. But we all know you can't pour from an empty cup.
I love the sense of adventure I feel while reading. Discovering new characters, new places, I feel very connected to what I am reading and can find myself very invested in a book.
A 10-minute procedure at the end of each summer versus prescription cream for half the year definitely fits into my lazy girl beauty routine.