The idea is that with a unique name, a person will be memorable; not just another face in the crowd. The parents’ intention is never to saddle their child with a lifetime of explanation and embarrassment. But for every person who loves and embraces their unique name, there’s at least one who would change theirs in a heartbeat, as we’re reminded of by a Reddit poster with a name that, well, you don’t hear every day.
My mother was constantly on edge, and by proxy, so was I. I could not wait to move out of the home but had no confidence that I could make it on my own.
The pandemic has had a staggering impact on women’s mental health, especially among mothers for whom rates of depression and anxiety have tripled over the past year. While there is light at the end of the tunnel, the stresses of our reshaped lifestyles of work, home, school and relationships are sending moms to their breaking point. We will discuss tools for supporting ourselves and others through anxiety, depression and when to seek help at all stages of motherhood.
