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Kerri Stone, M.S.c. R.P., PMH-C Kerri Stone, M.S.c. R.P., PMH-C

Love Starts Here: A Therapist’s Take on Self-Love This Valentine’s Day

Self-love is often sold as indulgence or ignoring your responsibilities. But for many mothers, the absence of self-love shows up as exhaustion, overgiving, guilt, and the feeling of never doing enough. Self-love is about how you relate to yourself when things are hard. In this post, we explore what self-love really means, common barriers mothers face, signs it may be missing, and gentle ways to begin rebuilding it.

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Kerri Stone, M.S.c. R.P., PMH-C Kerri Stone, M.S.c. R.P., PMH-C

What is Matrescence?

Forget perfect. Let’s start real. Motherhood doesn’t just add something new — it rearranges everything. Your body, your brain, your relationships, your sense of self. That overwhelming, messy metamorphosis? It has a name: matrescence. And naming it is the first step toward reclaiming your story.

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Kerri Stone, M.S.c. R.P., PMH-C Kerri Stone, M.S.c. R.P., PMH-C

Moving Through Uncomfortable Emotions

Emotions aren’t the enemy — even the messy ones. Here are real, practical strategies to move through uncomfortable feelings and find relief.

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