Danita shared about having postpartum depression, and the lack of support she had in those early days. She spoke about the importance of support throughout the interview. If you, or anyone you know, is experiencing a post-partum mood disorder, there are resources to help! One is the Postpartum Support International, at postpartum.net. You can call their helpline at 1-800-944-4773 or text "HELP" to that same number, 800-944-4773. If you are in the United States, you can also call the National Helpline any day, any time of day, at 1-800-662-HELP or 1-800-662-4357.

Danita shared about the relationship she had and has with her child's father, and the journey that has taken. She shared a little about her spiritual path that led her to A Course in Miracles. You can learn more at acim.org. She shared that her spirituality affects her parenting greatly, and gave the examples of doing yoga and meditation with her son.

Danita shared about being a Black mom to her mixed son. She talked about being a Sagittarius surrounded by Pisces family members. She talked about being exhausted and the importance of making parenting fun. She also talked about how parenting influenced her choice to get a master's in Applied Behavior Analysis and Gifted Education. Danita also talked about the Arizona Birth Network, a non-profit organization that she has been the president of since March 2020. You can learn more at arizonabirthnetwork.org.

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