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welcome to the all the hard things blog

When I became a parent, I was hit with a wave of emotions I didn’t expect. Joy, yes—but also fear, overwhelm, and a sense of deep responsibility. As someone who’s lived with OCD and specializes in treating it, I knew the mental load of parenting and mental health could be intense. But seeing it up […]

July 1, 2025

Fatherhood and OCD: Balancing the Responsibilities of Parenting and Mental Health

OCD and Anxiety Basics, Parenting, Recovery Tips

There are days when just getting out of bed feels like a win. When your brain is spinning, your body is tired, and the demands of parenting feel like too much. I’ve been there—not just as a therapist, but as a mom who knows what it’s like to show up for her child while running […]

Parenting Overwhelm: How to Show Up for Your Kids Even on Hard Days

June 10, 2025

Affirmations, Compulsions, OCD and Anxiety Basics, Parenting, Recovery Tips