by Penelope Hatter, LMFT F*CK MOM GUILT! I like to describe mom guilt as guilt on steroids. A guilt only moms feel and a guilt that is rooted deep in societal expectations, comparisons, and generational traumas. Mom guilt is a guilt so strong it often talks moms out of following a career of their dreams, engaging in self-care, letting their...[ read more ]

Acceptance, what is it? If you are one of my clients, I am sure you have heard me talk about acceptance multiple times. I believe this is something we need to practice daily. It’s not easy and it often gets followed by great sadness and maybe even grief. But when we practice acceptance, we often are able to find peace....[ read more ]

Childbirth and becoming a parent can be a miraculous experience. It is often long awaited, something we may dream about since being kids ourselves. When we pee on the stick and see those exciting results, we can become over joyed and excited. Throughout pregnancy we have people in our lives checking in with us, we have a lot of doctor’s...[ read more ]

Am I alone in feeling this way? Am I the only one? Is it me against the world? Can anyone understand my thoughts and feelings? These are just a handful of the questions we have run through our minds when thinking about our symptoms, exploring treatment for mental health, or reaching out to a loved one for help. The answer...[ read more ]