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    Forgiven All

      Hop on in let’s take a stroll down memory lane These things escaped my heart but will never leave my brain Momma, it’s 3 a.m. why are you driving us around? Is it ’cause Daddy’s out drunk again and he’s no where to be found? Didn’t you learn your lesson when he slapped you through the door What good will come out of it when you catch him with another whore The man’s a total monster when he’s had too much to drink How do you think we feel, come on now I need you to think He is no longer our Daddy when the demon of alcohol gets inside Now you’ve pissed…

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    Pregnancy and Depression

    Do you struggle with Depression?  Pregnancy changes hormones which can alter the way that your brain functions. According to americanpregnancy.org, 14-23% of women will struggle with some symptoms of depression during pregnancy. If you’ve read previous post, you know that I have struggled with anxiety as a result of an abusive marriage and then a less than healthy relationship following that marriage. Depression though, I hadn’t really dealt with. Some of the symptoms of depression are: persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities that you usually enjoy, recurring thoughts of death, suicide, or hopelessness, or feelings of guilt or worthlessness. I didn’t understand what was happening within my mind. One day,…