Liz Sarantopoulos, LICSW

11/15/2021

We have 51 families who have requested a meal this holiday season… all McCarthy families. If you can, please help us provide for these families in our community. Thank you so so so much to my friends and family who have donated, it is so appreciated ❤️

12/21/2020

07/24/2020

Fresh off the BCBS press!

"The company said today it will continue to pay mental health clinicians for telehealth visits at the same rate as in-person visits, even after the COVID-19 state of emergency ends. This includes visits via both video and phone, since telephonic visits may be particularly useful for members who do not have internet access or privacy."

[http://newsroom.bluecrossma.com/2020-07-23-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-Massachusetts-Announces-Bold-New-Action-To-Expand-Members-Access-to-Mental-Health-Services](http://newsroom.bluecrossma.com/2020-07-23-Blue-Cross-Blue-Shield-of-Massachusetts-Announces-Bold-New-Action-To-Expand-Members-Access-to-Mental-Health-Services)

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05/15/2020

What do you think?

Yes to all of this.

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05/10/2020

Dear Mama,

Happy Mother’s Day !

You are amazing. You are strong. You are worthy.

I see you working hard each day. Your strength and love for your children and family shines through even in the darkest of days.

Today, I honor each of you and the commitment and love you have for your children. Thank you for welcoming me into your journey through motherhood.

05/05/2020

Recently I received this beautiful written letter from an postpartum mom. She has given me permission to share it with you. . .

Dear Current Maternity Leave,

I’ve been thinking about this a while now and as much as it hurts my heart to say this to you, I think we should breakup.

I thought you and I would be a perfect match, but time has shown that we are not meant to be.

You are far too unpredictable. Just when I thought I knew you, you became a completely different beast.

You are isolating. I pictured our relationship would be one spent laughing and enjoying each other’s company. Instead, we sit alone, often in an eerie silence broken only by the tears I shed.

You are stressful. I’m tired of walking around on eggshells wondering if what I’m doing is enough.

And so I must break up with you. Although I may not ever meet anyone like you again, I know this is best for me.

Dear New Maternity Leave,

I have to admit when I first met you I thought for sure we would never get along. Yet here we are weeks later still going strong.

We may have our differences and don’t always see eye to eye. Despite that, I’ve learned a lot about myself as we have begun to build our relationship.

I am resilient. No matter what you throw at me and no matter how many times I am knocked down, I get back up again.

I am fearless. Whenever you challenge me, I dig down deep. Unwavering, you may jostle or shake me but I will not let you break me.

I am not perfect. I know there are days where my imperfections are written all over my face. There are times where you look at me and question if we should even bother carrying on.

There are moments of weakness and vulnerability mixed with sheer joy, laughter and peace. I don’t know where this relationship will take us but I know one thing for sure. I’m in this for the long run and I’m not giving up. We are just getting started.
----anonymous postpartum mom

05/05/2020

Support small business ... eat ice cream 🍦

04/08/2020

“Good Morning, how can I help you today?”

04/05/2020

https://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2020/04/04/new-mom-covid-19-coronavirus-parenting

The worries that almost all new mom can relate to can be exacerbated in a time of crisis.