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Posted On: June 7th 2026, 01:21 pm

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Prenatal depression came back this pregnancy. Only this time, it came back even heavier.

There were many days during my first trimester where my mind went to some really dark places. It scared me. And if you’ve ever experienced depression, you know how isolating it can feel. Add moving to a new state, being pregnant, and trying to show up for your kids, and some days felt impossible.

But something beautiful happened in the middle of all of it.

People showed up.

Friends, family, strangers… people who had no idea how much they were carrying me just by being there. They reminded me that even when I couldn’t see the light, I wasn’t walking through the darkness alone.

I’m trying to count my blessings, even on the days it’s hard.

I don’t believe depression is beautiful. It’s painful, confusing, and exhausting. But I do believe God can bring beauty from it. It has made me ask deeper questions. It has made me slow down. It has reminded me what really matters. It has taught me that strength sometimes looks like asking for help instead of pretending you’re okay.

I don’t have all the answers yet. But I do know this:

I’m here to love deeply. To raise my babies. To tell the truth about the hard parts. And if sharing my story helps even one person feel less alone, then every vulnerable conversation has been worth it.

If you’re quietly fighting a battle no one else can see, I’m so glad you’re still here. 🤍

I recently returned to Cambodia, where we’ve been building the @maddoxfoundation — a 100% locally led organization — since 2003. I’d like to share a little more about our story.

The @maddoxfoundation started with an urgent mission: to clear the land of mines left over from years of conflict, enabling locals to live and farm on it again. Once the land was safe, the work took on new shape.

Now, our rangers — recruited and trained locally — patrol the Samlaut forest against logging and poaching. Women support their families through sustainable beekeeping programs. Students from remote villages can stay at the Samlaut dormitory to finish high school. Our health center cares for mothers and young children.

All of this is led by the people who live in the community.

Please consider following the work on @maddoxfoundation.

@Kareem Rahma and Karina Muslimova (@karinziii) tied the knot on June 27 in New York City. When their initial plans for a destination wedding in Cairo, Egypt fell through, the "SubwayTakes" host and the writer pivoted to a last-minute celebration in their home city. “It had to happen," says Kareem. At first, after the couple welcomed their daughter, Sufi, in 2024, they weren't quite sure if marriage was in their future. However, after attending a few of their close friend's weddings, they decided it was something they wanted. "There’s something powerful about bringing all the people you love together to celebrate not just us as a couple, but friendship, family, and life itself," shares the bride. Tap the link in our bio for a look inside their NYC celebration.

Photos: Amir Hamja @amirbangs / @WestThirdFilms