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Depression Mental Health 

A Letter To Me, On The Anniversary Of My Depression Diagnosis

May 12, 2016September 18, 2016 Kimberly Zapata childhood, health & wellness, living with depression, mental illness

Dear Kim, I don’t know why I’ve never written to you before. Maybe it is because what’s done is done.

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Depression Mental Health 

Today I Am Struggling…Struggling With Depression

March 8, 2016May 1, 2016 Kimberly Zapata featured, health & wellness, honest moms, living with depression, mental illness

At 2:30 this morning I woke up angry. In fact, I was well beyond angry: I was livid. I was

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eating disorder
Body Image Depression Eating Disorders Mental Health 

The Skinniest Fat Girl

February 2, 2016January 6, 2017 Kimberly Zapata body image, eating disorder, health & wellness, women's health, women's issues

A few years ago, while helping my mother move, I found myself face-to-face with my childhood-friend-turned-enemy, Barbie. I didn’t find

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depression makes me a better mom
Depression Motherhood Parenting 

How My Depression Makes Me A Better Mom

January 20, 2016 Kimberly Zapata children, health & wellness, living with depression, mental health, mental illness

Depression has not always made me the best friend, the best sister, the best daughter, or the best wife. In

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ways to help someone with depression
Depression Guide for Family & Friends Mental Health 

What Can I Say: 5 Ways To Help Someone With Depression

December 3, 2015June 14, 2016 Kimberly Zapata health & wellness, mental health & wellness

For the last six months, I have felt honored to play but a small part in working to#stopthestigma surrounding mental

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Depression Guide for Family & Friends Mental Health Motherhood Publications 

Explaining Depression To A Toddler

October 14, 2015July 20, 2016 Kimberly Zapata depression support guide, featured, health & wellness, mental illness, parenthood

Yesterday I collapsed in a heap of tears of my kitchen floor. Yesterday my daughter was home, watching me as

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mental illness feature
Depression Mental Health 

It May Seem Strange, But There’s An Upside To My Mental Illness

October 10, 2015May 1, 2016 Kimberly Zapata health & wellness, living with depression, mental health & wellness, mental illness

When I first received the diagnosis of depression, I was relieved. I felt a wave wash over me. I’m not crazy, I

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