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Rally, y’all.

May 18, 2011 by Miranda 21 Comments

Rally v.

1. To call together for a common purpose; assemble: rally troops at a parade ground.
2. To reassemble and restore to order: rally scattered forces.
3. To rouse or revive from inactivity or decline: paused to refresh themselves and rally their strength.

n.pl.ral·lies

1. A gathering, especially one intended to inspire enthusiasm for a cause
2. a. A reassembling, as of dispersed troops. b. The signal ordering this reassembly.

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Mental Health Month Rally with Not Super…Just Mom.

We’re just going to call this the MHMRWNSJM for short, mmkay?

(Because what ELSE was I supposed to call this?)

What is “this,” you ask?

May 18th is the annual Mental Health Month Blog Party with Your Mind Your Body, part of the American Psychological Assocation’s public education campaign.

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Mental health is an issue near to my…uhhh…heart (and mind). Too many people go through life without seeking help for their mental illness. They struggle because they are ashamed or embarrassed or afraid. Or unsupported. Or all of the above.

For the next week, we’re busting the stigma of mental illness around here. We’re talking about mental health.

We’re rallying–coming together for a common purpose–to help others and ourselves by sharing our stories.

Proudly. Openly. Honestly.

Join me in supporting these women (and man) who are sharing their stories with you.

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Comments

  1. Andrea - @Paralegal Mom says

    May 18, 2011 at 9:08 am

    YAY!!! So glad that you are doing this again. That rally last year saved me and was why I got help.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 18, 2011 at 12:45 pm

      Do you know how happy it makes me to hear you say that? So happy.

      Reply
  2. Ro @ Mommy MindSpa says

    May 18, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Thank you for doing this!! So many moms lose themselves when they have kids, and they can mentally get lost! We need to keep ourselves strong in order to take care of ourselves, and our families! Congrats to you working on a great cause!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 18, 2011 at 12:46 pm

      This was one of those things that, when I really thought about it, how could I NOT do something, you know?

      This might be a little blog in the grand scheme of them all, but I can’t see not using it for good.

      Reply
  3. molly says

    May 18, 2011 at 10:05 am

    I found out about this through your blog, so thanks! I am proud to participate!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 18, 2011 at 12:46 pm

      I’m so glad you did!

      Reply
  4. Angel says

    May 18, 2011 at 11:47 am

    I am so happy that you’re participating again in our blog party. And Andrea, seeing your comment, it makes me teary-eyed because that’s what this event is all about — helping people feel more comfortable, more aware and more open to talking about what mental health means (in good times and bad.) No one should feel ashamed or suffer. I hope you’ll share your story more, if you feel comfortable.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 18, 2011 at 12:53 pm

      You’re so right! No one should feel ashamed or have to suffer. No one. We’ll be rally-ing all week over here so feel free to stop by!

      Reply
  5. MamaRobinJ says

    May 18, 2011 at 12:21 pm

    Woot! Here we go – rally’s on!

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 18, 2011 at 12:46 pm

      Rally is on, indeed!

      Reply
  6. Katie says

    May 18, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    I am beyond honored to be part of this rally, Miranda. I am so glad you are doing it. It’s so important. First Katherine’s Mother’s Day rally and then yours. Awesome company I am in.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 19, 2011 at 10:21 am

      Love your face, Katie. Thanks for being a part of this!

      Reply
  7. Kim says

    May 18, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    This is awesome. Yesterday, over at my place, I announced that I’d be talking about this very same thing for the next two weeks — and it might get uncomfortable for some. I’ll be linking to you for sure.

    Reply
    • Miranda says

      May 19, 2011 at 10:22 am

      It MIGHT get uncomfortable, but I think that’s a good thing. If we never make people uncomfortable, then we never “force the moment to its crisis,” to quote Prufrock. We never make people realize that things can change–will change–when they change their thoughts.

      Reply
  8. Laura Ellsworth says

    May 20, 2011 at 4:29 pm

    Mental health is a HUGE issue….thanks soo much for promoting awareness. I’m trying to think of the name for the blog I’m going to be starting that will also be dealing with living in a family filled with different mental illnesses.

    Reply
  9. Pam @writewrds says

    May 25, 2011 at 10:06 pm

    I’m thrilled to find your blog. And to support your efforts. I write a lot about mental health issues, because they impact my extended family in many ways — and impact most families, for that matter.

    The more we can talk and write about mental health, the more we can share and discuss information, the better — for everybody.

    Thanks again.

    Reply

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