Got a minute?

My name is Chanel Riggle and I am tired.

Tired of fighting the niche monster that seems to want me to fit a certain box and impedes my ability to create freely and share abundantly.

So for the sake of the niche demands, here are the categories this space will explore that may interest you:

• Motherhood

• Mental health

• Work

• Creative pursuits

• Books & Learning

• Christian faith

• Breaking narratives and healing trauma

None of these topics are exclusive or detached from one another because the idea that we are easily identified and not hot messes is silly to me. Can you relate?

What “Motherhood Minute” includes:

If you’re like me, there are certain places online where you enjoy reading things but motherhood is either requiring quick bursts of your attention or closed captioning entertainment during the long moments trapped under a napping child.

There are two ways you can support me here:

1. Subscribing as a public follower for free

2. Investing in my creative work as a financial backer. (Either way, you can read free)

Either way, let’s get reading.

Be part of a community of people who sometimes just need a break from the overstimulating, beautiful, complicated mess that is motherhood.

Here are some favorites:

Reshaping Motherhood Narratives: Unveiling the Power of Unfiltered Writing

Chanel Riggle

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Jan 15

After I had an emergency cesarean for the birth of my daughter, Eliza, I spent most of my time sitting with a full bladder and a baby in my arms. My body had been stretched, bruised, sliced, and patched back together in a way that made me feel like a Thanksgiving turkey. It had produced a celebration of joy for us all but what remained of me physically was a carcass of trauma no one wanted to ask about.

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How To Help Parents Better

Chanel Riggle

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August 5, 2023

This will not be an article about stress reduction techniques. A simple Google search will tell you how to increase exercise, meditate, and tell your partner you need more “me time.” This is a look into why mothers find themselves silent during their hardships.

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Redefining The Mental Health Crisis

Chanel Riggle

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October 15, 2023

As discussed in my last newsletter on the cost of mental healthcare, a major hindrance to receiving care for mental health conditions includes the symptoms of those conditions themselves: brain fog, loss of motivation, and decreased feelings of self-worth. How can we make it easier for those needing help before it becomes a crisis situation?

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