The Willow Journal
Reflections, Encouragement and Memoirs about Motherhood & Beyond
Written by Esmeralda Cardenas, LPC, PMH-C
“Letters form words, words form expressions—their dance with each other lead to stories, thoughts, and reflections. In them you see the author’s heart and their soul.”
— Esmeralda Cardenas
Selfishness vs Selflessness in Motherhood
If you feel guilty every time you do something for yourself, this is for you. A Texas therapist and PMH-C specialist explores mom guilt, selfishness, selflessness, and the freedom you didn't know you had.
Unspoken Postpartum Thoughts
If you've had thoughts you were too ashamed to say out loud after having a baby, you are not alone. A Texas postpartum therapist shares her own story — and what healing can look like for you.
Why a Mental Health Therapist?
What does a mental health therapist really do? In a world full of care options, therapy offers something unique: a trained, integrative approach to emotional healing, growth, and resilience.
Flowers Are Nice. Support Is Essential.
A call to partners to move beyond “helping” and toward shared responsibility that protects postpartum mental health and strengthens families.