Developing A Growth Mindset When You Are Depressed
New growth is an important part of life, growth gives us those lessons we can share and inspire others with. Growth gives us the pieces to t
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Carrie Usmar
- Apr 3, 2018
- 2 min
Drink More Tea Mama
I looked down at my tea cup and it said Best Wife Ever. And I thought to myself wait a minute, your mind has gone in a spiral. You went from
Carrie Usmar
- Jan 30, 2018
- 6 min
Understanding Shame And How To Overcome It
My story of overcoming the shame from sexual assault and addiction. How to understand what the voice of shame is and 5 tips to overcome sham
Carrie Usmar
- Dec 8, 2017
- 3 min
To My Third Baby Turning One
There are times I’ve felt ashamed, afraid I am not doing enough. Not caring for you well enough. Afraid I will forget you. And I feel guilty
Carrie Usmar
- Dec 4, 2017
- 4 min
How To Overcome Fear
My mind said, you don’t have a proper headshot, or why would anyone want to read what you have to say. I envisioned the rejection email sayi
Carrie Usmar
- Aug 21, 2017
- 4 min
Beautiful Pictures Never Tell The Full Story
My experience reminded me not to assume anything about a person by looking at their photos. There is always more to their story.
Carrie Usmar
- Jul 15, 2017
- 3 min
Treading the Waters of Depression
I have bouts of depression. It pains me to admit that, I don’t want to believe it. But I have the kind of depression that doesn’t go away. S
Carrie Usmar
- Jun 21, 2017
- 4 min
Digging Up Old Roots And Growing New Ones
Some days I feel like giving up, screaming why, and ignoring the truth. I had deep roots that were uncovered in a storm. I tried to forget t
Carrie Usmar
- Jun 13, 2017
- 4 min
I Don't Need Help
Why is asking for help so hard? Why is receiving help hard? Why does it feel scary? I often think of my three year old. He doesn't ever...
Carrie Usmar
- Apr 21, 2017
- 3 min
Story of My LIfe
Left the clothes on the line for a few days. Story of my life. Story of my life....... what does that even mean? I think it's a funny...
Carrie Usmar
- May 8, 2016
- 3 min
My Motherhood Manifesto of 2016
A few things I have learned, as a mama daring greatly. (My daughter Celia and I, Photo Credit: Tiffany Axtmann Photography) Don’t fear...
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