Nicole Hostetter

Nicole Hostetter lives in the Shenandoah Valley with her husband and two children. She is a former journalist and public school teacher, and after battling postpartum depression and anxiety following the birth of her second child she has turned to writing to process the intricacies of motherhood.

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I did all the things I was ‘supposed’ to do to help my PPD & anxiety—and nothing worked until this

It became clear to me that I needed an extra push to solidify the gains I was making.

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Getting rid of my smartphone saved my motherhood

Ditching our smartphones has given us the freedom to be more present in our lives, and in our parenting. Which is why we made the decision in the first place.

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What I wish I could ask my mom about motherhood

How did you do it? I want to ask her. I am a stay at home mom, and some days I can't even deal. Seriously, how did you do this without missing a beat?

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Getting rid of social media saved my motherhood

Like frenemies, Instagram and Facebook are always hanging around, and though they are good at hiding it, they're deriving much from you at your expense.

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How are you feeling, mama?

The postpartum period deserves a better question than just "how are you doing?"