When you're a mom, it's important to make sure you get nurtured too, since you're always taking care of others. This group of exceptional moms has fought through depression, bi-polar disorder and other mental health issues to become the strong women (and moms) they are today.

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1. Band Back Together

http://www.bandbacktogether.com/

697 Votes

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Band Back Together is a group weblog that provides educational resources as well as a safe, moderated, supportive environment to share stories of survival. To find comfort and solace knowing that we were not alone.

by Aunt Becky and Jana Anthoine

2. Postpartume Depression to Joy

http://www.ppdtojoy.com

441 Votes

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Yael Saar is on a mission to remove guilt & shame from mothering: free support groups, UnGuilt Trip classes & coping skills from a Kooky-Jar. Some ideas are utterly serious, some silly side up, all designed to help mothers disarm depression and find joy.

by Yael Saar

3. Not Your Average Widow

http://www.notyouraveragewidow.com

386 Votes

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Life with a twenty-something mommy, photographer, and military widow. Reaching out to help other widows and those who are grieving, struggling, and looking for inspiration for life.

by Erin Berky

4. New Beginnings

http://autumnsnewbeginnings.blogspot.com/

357 Votes

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A mom dealing with depression, a child with Aspergers, a husband who can be rather abusive and not understanding and now a divorce. She struggles to stay strong and be the best mom she can be

by Laura

5. Peaceful Mommas

http://www.peacefulmommas.com/

341 Votes

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I believe that peace is a process and that you should be really nice to yourself along the journey since life can be a bit of the pain in the you know what sometimes. Peaceful Mommas helps stressed out mommas find their peace without losing their style.

by Elise Rebmann

6. The Extraordinary Ordinary

http://extraordinary-ordinary.net

333 Votes

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mother to 3. story-teller. recovering alcoholic. heart-gut follower.

by Heather King

7. Motherhood Unadorned

http://www.ellieadorn.com/

331 Votes

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Mom Support Site tackling often taboo issues such as mental illness, postpartum mood disorders, suicide and its prevention, infertility, adoption, prematurity, labor & birth challenges and loss and parenting challenges such as breastfeeding, sleep and more

by Cristi Comes

8. Suburban Chicken

http://pegster321.blogspot.com/

329 Votes

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My thoughts, ideas, and the occasional rant on mental health issues, and the joys and challenges of parenting 2 wonderful sons. One a college student, and the other a middle school student with high functioning autism.

by Peggie Kaan

9. A Surprisingly Sane Blog

http://www.surprisinglysane.com/

313 Votes

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Postpartum depression/anxiety/psychosis survivor, mom of two girls, wife, full-time insomniac, and Bipolar-Disorder struggler. In my professional life, I am a dancer, instructor and competitor. Life would be boring if it wasn't so spectacularly insane.

by Tamra Hood

10. Farewell, Stranger

http://farewellstranger.com

294 Votes

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A blog about surviving postpartum depression, life and finding inspiration in the hard things. My motto: Live the life you're meant to.

by Robin Farr

11. Kate Kripke, LCSW: Prenatal & Postpartum Wellness Strategies

http://katekripke.wordpress.com/blog

286 Votes

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This is a blog in support of women who struggle through postpartum mood and anxiety disorders and the friends, families, and professionals who see them through to recovery.

by Kate Kripke

12. All Work and No Play Makes Mommy Go Something Something

http://www.makemommygosomethingsomething.com

245 Votes

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A personal blog that chronicles the life of Kimberly who was diagnosed with postpartum depression and anxiety after the birth of her son. She is a strong advocate for mental illnesses and hopes to help break the stigma that surrounds them.

by Kimberly Morand

13. Not Super...Just Mom

http://notsuper-justmom.com

200 Votes

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I'm Miranda. Wife to Dan. Not Super Mom to Joshua. PPD warrior mom and survivor. At best, and worst, I'm average.

by Miranda

14. Sluiter Nation

http://sluiternation.com/

190 Votes

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Wife. Mother. Writer. Finding my voice in a world that has shaken me. I love my life. Even when it's hard. We just laugh more during those times.

by Katie

15. Una Vita Bella

http://unavitabella.com

185 Votes

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My blog about living a beautiful life with chronic illness and mental health issues. I share my journey through life dealing with fibromyalgia, depression, and other related issues as well as my passion to seek wellness and beautiful living despite it all.

by Amy Kiel

16. Just Gliding Along

http://isk8jewel.blogspot.com

169 Votes

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Motherhood brought with it challenges I never anticipated. That's how this blog started: with me admitting the road was rough. From there I've jumped around, gliding from topic to topic, sometimes with a fluid transition and other times a staccato hop.

by Julie

17. Fighting the Darkness: My Secret Battle with Depression

http://fightingthedarkness.blogspot.com

167 Votes

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I hid my battle with depression for over 20 years, I'm done hiding! This blog shares my journey with depression in an attempt to end the stigma attached to this illness in the hopes that my daughters will never suffer the shame I experienced.

by Jamie Leggatt

18. Crunchy-Chewy Mama

http://crunchychewymama.com/

162 Votes

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Living naturally, most of the time. Mom of two with a history and family history of depression uses yoga, nutrition, holistic medicine and alternative therapies -- and writing! -- to keep balanced. Bonus points for joy!

by Jessica Claire Haney

19. Ivy's PPD Blog

http://ivysppdblog.wordpress.com

156 Votes

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A PPD survivor shares her thoughts/experiences w/the goal of spreading awareness/busting motherhood myths & stigma of maternal health issues. Author of "One Mom's Journey to Motherhood:Infertility, Childbirth Complications & Postpartum Depression, Oh My!"

by Ivy Shih Leung

20. Coffees & Commutes: Waking up to life and all its winding roads

http://coffeesandcommutes.com

153 Votes

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Full-time communications professional, wife, and mother to two young boys trying to balance it all with a better sense of self. At Coffees & Commutes I write about the madness and sweetness of life as a full-time working mother.

by Christine

21. My journey through mental health

http://www.uncoveredmagazine.co.uk/blogs/charlotte-fantelli

145 Votes

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I’m founder of Uncovered maga & online, a wife & a mum. I’m passionate about promoting good mental health. I suffered OCD, GAD & agoraphobia & want to help others - It’s not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain - V.

by Charlotte Fantelli

22. pretty swell

http://www.prettyswellblog.com

137 Votes

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A postpartum depression survivor currently back in the trenches with baby #2, Suzanne writes about motherhood and the big (and little) things that make her happy. Like fried chicken, elastic waist pants and two lovely daughters who make her world go round.

by Suzanne

23. Peanut Butter in My Hair

http://www.peanutbutterinmyhair.com/

130 Votes

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Melissa chronicles the good the bad and the sticky of raising 3 kids with an urban heart in the suburbs, all while navigating the waters of miscarriage, pregnancy, PPD/A and no ability to cook and clean.

by Melissa

24. Postpartum Progress

http://www.postpartumprogress.com/

125 Votes

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the most widely-read blog on postpartum depression and other mental illnesses related to pregnancy and childbirth; by moms who've been there and the experts who care for them

by Katherine Stone

25. James & Jax

http://jamesandjax.com/

123 Votes

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First-time mom, making my way through extended breastfeeding, co-sleeping, attachment parenting, PPD, a full-time job, and trying to figure out who I am now that becoming a mother has totally rocked my world. My blog is my version of cheap therapy!

by James & Jax

26. My Postpartum Voice

http://mypostpartumvoice.com

70 Votes

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by Lauren Hale

27. The Mummy Chronicles

http://themummychronicles.com/

69 Votes

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Founder of The Mummy Chronicles and Mummy's Product Reviews. Bringing style and beauty with ease to everyone. Top PPD blogger, writer, mother to three girls, wife and friend. Pearls are optional. Attitude is a must.

by Vicky

28. The Heir to Blair

http://theheirtoblair.com

68 Votes

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The insanity of making & baking a baby...& the motherhood that follows.

by Beth Anne

29. Crazibrain

http://www.crazibrain.blogspot.com

63 Votes

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A wife and mother desperately trying to create a warm, loving, God centered home. Focuses on hospitality, traditions, coupons, and faith.

by Jennifer L Froeschl

30. Beyond Postpartum

http://www.beyondpostpartumblog.com

51 Votes

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Sharing the motherhood journey through Postpartum Depression and Anxiety and beyond.

by Amber Koter-Puline

31. Roll With It

http://rollwithitmomma.blogspot.com/

49 Votes

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I have survived an abusive relationship, depression, and postpartum depression to have the wonderful family I have now. I am still learning and growing and sharing with the world as I discover what it takes to be able to give in and just "roll with it"

by Jessica Parks

32. Sugar Filled Emotions

http://www.sugarfilledemotions.com

43 Votes

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Sugar Filled Emotions is a blog about living with Major/Clinical Depression, Diabetes, and an Anxiety Disorder. It is a daily journal of sorts written by a mom whose family has been drastically altered by the consequences of her illnesses.

by Melissa Lynn Shell

33. The Squashed Bologna

http://www.squashedmom.com/

40 Votes

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A "Sandwich Generation" blog about trying to stay sane while simultaneously caring for aging/dying elderly parents and 8 year-old twins, one of whom is on the Autism Spectrum, the other of whom has a bit of ADD (as does the blogging Mom).

by Varda Steinhardt

34. Musings. Musings. Musings.

http://musings-musings-musings.blogspot.com/

37 Votes

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A blog about ptsd, prenatal and postpartum depression, healing, motherhood, spirituality, theology, pop culture, and anything else I'm in the mood to muse about!

by Beautiful Mama

35. Full of it...

http://www.totallyfullofit.com

35 Votes

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My blog is a collection of semi-coherent tales from my perspective as a part-time modern dancer, wife, mother of two and interweb junkie on a quest to become a better person.

by Gina Jacobs Thomas

36. The818.com

http://the818.com

29 Votes

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The misadventures of a not-quite-30-year-old screenwriter and first time Mom who married her high-school sweetheart, and is raising their second generation Valley Girl in Los Angeles. An irreverent take on parenting, life, design, and style.

by Morgan Shanahan

37. A Day in Mollywood

http://www.adayinmollywood.com/

27 Votes

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Working mama to two beautiful boys born 21 months apart. Trying to manage a busy life with two kids under the age of three while also struggling with depression. Writer. Traveler. Dreamer. Trying not to trip over tonka trucks.

by Molly

38. Making it fun

http://makingitfun.net

26 Votes

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Day to day adventures and misadventures of raising 4 kids, 2 dogs, and 2 cats almost on my own. Things get crazy but we make it work- or try anyway.

by almostsinglemom

39. A Scattered Mind

http://www.ascatteredmind.com/

24 Votes

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Another mom blog. Mine contains scattered thoughts on depression, anxiety, ADD, PTSD, education, nutrition, crafting, being agnostic with pagan leanings and saving money.

by Melissa Olivero

40. The Bipolar Marriage Blog

http://www.thebipolarmarriage.com

24 Votes

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Giving hope and encouragement to other couples who are facing Bipolar Disorder in their marriage

by Sara Anderson

41. Laughing Through Chaos

http://laughingthroughthechaos.blogspot.com

24 Votes

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by Sera

42. The Vaca Loca

http://thevacaloca.wordpress.com/

24 Votes

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by The Vaca Loca

43. Kid Focused

http://www.kidfocused.com

22 Votes

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A news site devoted to current children and family issues.

by Julie Samrick

44. The Cracked Pot

http://gfornicoia.blogspot.com/

21 Votes

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by Gina

45. My Meddling Mind

http://mental-health-issues-madison.blogspot.com

18 Votes

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A simple person in pursuit of good mental health who aims to inspire and be inspired. I share my personal stories along with some rants and a few ramblings.

by Madison

46. ROMY WOOD

http://romywood.blogspot.com/

18 Votes

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Writer, lecturer, wife, mother & facilitator of diverse things, both tangible and spiritual. extracts from my writing with menatl health themes

by Romy Wood

47. A Twinkle in Time

http://www.twinkleintime.net/

18 Votes

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by Neatha

48. Nicole Helget, an essay (or so) a month

http://nicolehelget.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html

12 Votes

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A blog about mothering six, wifeing one, teaching college students, writing books, running marathons, and trying to keep it all together.

by Nicole Helget