Sunshine Spoils Milk

Depression Mental Health 

I Found The Moon: Coming Out Of A Depressive Episode

August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 Kimberly Zapata health & wellness, mental illness

“The moon,” my daughter yelled. “Look Mommy, the moon.” The sky was a faint shade of blue; in fact, since

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Motherhood Parenting Relationships 

An Open Letter To My Childless Friends

August 1, 2016December 6, 2016 Kimberly Zapata friendships, growing up

I’m sorry. I’m sorry for the state of our friendship. I’m sorry for the way things have changed. I’m sorry

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Motherhood Other Parenting 

American Politics & Why I Fear For My Daughter

July 25, 2016 Kimberly Zapata politics, presidential election, raising girls, raising kids

I don’t admit this often but I’m afraid. Today, I am very, VERY afraid. I fear for myself and for

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Motherhood Parenting 

I Will Read My Daughter’s Diary, If I Have To

July 19, 2016July 19, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, health & wellness, raising kids

Last month, I had the honor and privilege of hearing Sue Klebold speak at Mental Health America’s annual conference. (And if

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Depression Identity and Self-Esteem Mental Health 

I’m Not Ashamed Of My Mental Illness, Not Anymore

July 12, 2016January 6, 2017 Kimberly Zapata health & wellness, living with depression, mental illness

When I was 18, I moved out of my mother’s house and into my own apartment. It wasn’t much: a

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Other Parenting Relationships 

The Morning After I Asked For A Divorce

July 7, 2016June 1, 2017 Kimberly Zapata love, marriage, parenthood, relationships

WRITER’S NOTE: This piece was a 2016 VOTY (Voices of the Year) Honoree. There is a stillness in the air,

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Other Parenting Relationships 

What Legos Taught Me About Love, Life, And My Marriage

July 5, 2016February 1, 2017 Kimberly Zapata love, marriage, relationships

By Kimberly Zapata A few months ago my daughter and I were playing with Legos. We were talking and laughing.

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