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Reflections: Champions for Change Summit

10/16/2021

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It's been 2 weeks since the Champions for Change Summit and I still miss the connections I have made and the energy from the small and intimate weekend. This was my 3rd time going and although I loved the first one for its boldness, newness (to me) and energy pulsing from the moms everywhere.....I loved this one for its' low key and small group. I felt like I spoke to every single participant there. I probably did. I met, shook hands, hugged and danced along to every single momma warrior present. That to me was precious and a memory I will take with me. 

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As far as takeaways, I am learning or trying to still learn to say yes to my fears of public speaking and trying new things. I will be speaking to a MOPS (mothers of preschooolers) group in December about my story. I will be sharing my story on video for the DSHS Hear her Texas campaign. Opportunities I didn't think were possible mostly because I didn't think anyone would listen to a story about a mom's journey on preeclampsia, pregnancy anxiety and postpartum depression. 
But there are listeners. 
And I share not just to those listening but to push for changes that I hope will come to be when my daughter becomes a mother. That to me is the legacy and inheritance I want to leave behind. I want better for her. Better resources, better care, a better health care system that treats and serves moms. ​

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For more information about Champions for Change Summit, go here to
MoMMas Voices. 

Go make shift happen.
Hope to see you there, next year!
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    In 2012, my daughter was born at 31 weeks due to Preeclampsia and spent 43 days in the NICU. When I found out I was pregnant again, I became anxious about history repeating itself. He was born at 34 weeks in 2016. I had another premature baby, another NICU stay, another preeclampsia diagnosis. This time, I added postpartum depression to my history.
    ​As a preeclampsia and postpartum depression survivor, I advocate for maternal mental health.

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Leila Tualla is a Filipino-American poet and author based in Houston, Tx. Leila’s books include a YA contemporary romance called Letters to Lenora and a memoir/poetry collection called Storm of Hope: God, Preeclampsia, Depression and me. Her poetry is featured in several mental health anthologies and she is currently working on a poetry collection based on Asian American stereotypes and identifies. Her chapbook “pmdd & me,” will be out this Spring 2022. ​

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  • HOME
  • about me
  • Blog
  • News & bookshelf
    • Media
    • Books >
      • Letters to Lenora
      • Love, Defined
    • Poetry >
      • PMDD & me (poetry chapbook)
      • Storm of Hope
    • Anthologies >
      • The Sacred Feminine II
      • The Poetry Marathon 2021
      • Remnants of Home
      • Poetica II
  • ADVOCACY
    • RESOURCES for PMDD warriors >
      • IAPMD
    • Community resources for moms >
      • Pregnancy and Postpartum Support
      • 2020 Mom
      • Preeclampsia
      • Momma's Voices
      • Shades of Blue Project
  • Contact