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

Esmeralda Cardenas, San Antonio, Texas bilingual therapist for moms, smiling and writing in a journal in a bright, plant-filled living room
Unspoken Postpartum Thoughts
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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.

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