Search

Where people thrive and stigmas die

Timeless and vulnerable stories.
We embrace imperfections.

Coming to you live, straight from the trenches, Departed Creature is dedicated to rewriting the narrative around motherhood and mental health. We’re here to smash stereotypes and throwout the rulebook on what motherhood ‘should’ look like. Because let’s face it, perfection is overrated.

New to This Planet?

Get Started Here

Read The Blog

Welcome, sis. Ready to feel seen and validated? Explore raw, unfiltered stories about the highs and lows of motherhood, mental health, pregnancy struggles and more. 

Learn More

We get it, it’s always a little nerve-racking being the new creature in town. To make things a little easier, why not get acquainted with the visionary behind Departed Creature?

Join The club

Want exclusive access to monthly uncensored stories, empowering insights and cosmic adventures? Join our tribe of stigma breakers! Did we mention it’s free?

Mental Health Mantras

I Was Born A . Creature

Mental Health Toolkit

Ready to feel like your own superhero?

Discover a world where mental health is celebrated and vulnerability is your greatest ally. We’re here to talk about our journey through ADHD, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Autism and more. Let’s navigate the neurospicy world, together!

Motherhood + Pregnancy

What if you didn't have to suffer alone?

Pregnancy & Motherhood is freakin TOUGH. The joys and challenges–we’re here for all of it. Join us as we embrace the not-so-glamorous side of pregnancy and motherhood. Prenatal depression? Unplanned pregnancies? Postpartum? First time mom? You are not alone.

“In the darkest shadows, you will find yourself waiting to accept the love you so freely give to others.”

🖤 Cydney Nelson, Founder & CEO, Departed Creature

Meet The OG Creature

Meet The OG Creature

First of all, I’m so freakin’ glad you’re here. In case nobody told you today–you’re a force to be reckoned with and you’re doing amazing. 

My name is Cydney, the creator behind Departed Creature. I’m a cognitive neuroscientist, mama and writer who’s on a mission to break stigmas and make the world feel a little less scary, one honest conversation at a time.

Hot off the press

Popular Creature Tales

Need help discovering your inner creature? Ready to transform your messaging? Wanna get super duper vulnerable with your bad self?

We've got your storytelling needs covered.