Before we are Lifemoms, we are people. We've each had different childhoods, and different life experiences. Some good times, and some bad. I wanted to offer a page with various resources that may be of interest to the many Lifemoms who frequent this site. Some of the issues mentioned below may not apply to you, some may. My desire is to have this site touch a Lifemom as a whole person, not just part of who she is. Any suggestions for a topic for this page is most welcomed!

Disclaimer: Although I've tried to put up the best sites possible, I haven't had the chance to completely go through each site. If you see something questionable, please do not hesitate to bring it to my attention. Also note, if you have a problem with the topics I've chosen to include here, that is a personal issue with yourself. Respect that not everyone handles issues/abuse/choices in the way you do, and respect that some may need help and/or support. Thanks!

Birth Control

Informative article on the different types of Birth Control by birthmom author Courtney Frey: http://lifemothers.com/birthcontrol.html

Eating Disorders

One of the best support and resource websites for Eating Disorders: http://www.something-fishy.org/

Sexual Abuse/Rape

RAINN: Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network: http://www.rainn.org/

Jane Doe Inc. brings together organizations and people committed to ending domestic violence and sexual assault: http://www.janedoe.org/

Welcome to Barbados* is a Tori Amos inspired site for rape and sexual abuse survivors: http://www.welcometobarbados.org/

Christian support site that covers such topics as rape, abortion, depression, etc: http://www.walking-wounded.net/

Unplanned Pregnancy

Amazing and well-done - this site rocks! Get an inside look at fetal development and hear from other girls/young women who've faced unplanned pregnancies: http://www.standupgirl.com

Co-Dependant Relationships

Article by Skye Hardwick about her co-dependant relationship that lasted over nine years: http://lifemothers.com/returntome.html

Post-partum Depression

As many women already know, Post-partum Depression is very real. Here are some support sites: http://www.depressionafterdelivery.com/ as well as: http://www.postpartum.net/

Post-Abortion

Post-abortion healing and recovery: http://www.noparh.org/ as well as: http://www.afterabortion.com/ and for Christian support: http://www.ramahinternational.org/message.cfm

Suicide Awareness

Teen suicide awareness: http://www.yellowribbon.org/ as well as:

National Councel for Suicide Prevention: http://www.ncsp.org/

Smoking

You've all seen the commercials for Stand: http://www.standonline.org - their truth telling about the dangers of smoking is a must see!

Cutting/Self Harm

More and more people are coming forward about a secret obsession: http://www.ruinyourlife.com/