Welcome to the MOMM Blog!
My Oxygen Mask Moments
Hi, I’m Annika (like Monica without the “M”). This blog is all about how to put yourself fucking first and why that can be so hard. I’m a mom and a therapist and am here to share with you My Oxygen Mask Moments
Sharing insights, knowledge, and real world suggestions on how to feel more emotionally regulated so you aren’t losing your shit all of the time. I encourage you to show up as you and take what fits. This is the place where we stop pretending that running yourself into the ground is some kind of badge of honor.
The May-hem of Maycember
If May has you overwhelmed, overcommitted, and running on empty, you’re not alone. Here’s the truth: doing it all isn’t the goal, and putting yourself first is not selfish.
Home Sweet Home…and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves
For a lot of us, going ‘back home’ isn’t as sweet as we would like it to be. It can be activating, triggering, and time warp us back to an older version of ourselves. Read more to see why this happens, and what you can do to better support yourself while visiting family.
Putting Your Oxygen Mask On First - Even in the Middle of the Fight
Protests can spark hope and stir up a lot of heavy emotions. This post explores how to stay engaged without burning out, why your reactions make sense, and what it means to put your oxygen mask on in the middle of a long fight.
