Motherhood. Mental Illness. Survival. Hope.
I’m Mandy — mom of three daughters, mental health advocate, and lover of chaos disguised as life. This is where I tell the truth about raising kids while managing mental illness — messy, real, and sometimes funny.
Because Life Comes in 3’s and so do the Lessons.
I didn’t plan to become an advocate. I planned to survive. As a mom navigating mental illness while raising three daughters — each with their own battles — I’ve learned that chaos teaches more than calm ever could.This space is born from our chaos, our humor, our heartbreak, and our healing.
What You’ll Get Here:
Honest stories about parenting with mental illness.
Encouragement for moms who feel like they’re failing.
Tools for navigating family mental health.
Coming Soon: My Threefold
A memoir about raising three daughters while riding the highs and lows of bipolar disorder — and learning what resilience really means.
You Don’t Have to do this Alone.
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My Latest Posts
- Rebuilding From the Ashes
- Perimenopause + Bipolar: When You’re Already Tired and Then the Plot Thickens
- Meanagers at War: Mediating Sister Rage Without Losing Your Mind
- Realistic New Year’s Resolutions (Because Moms Are Already Doing the Most)
- Holiday Survival with My Threefold: A Very Real Guide