Tag: Mental Health
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What I Wish I Could Have Said to the Mom at Karate Class
Get Pregnant Fast You may remember me from those long weeks at the dojo—the mom of the boy who adamantly refuses to wear his karate Gi. You were the only one who reached out, the one who actually spoke to me when everyone else turned away. You offered suggestions for when the temperature dropped and…
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The Constant Fear of Loss: A Daily Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 4:30 p.m., and my partner is still not home. No calls, no texts, no prior mention of staying late. As a public school teacher, his typical arrival time is around 3:45 p.m. Anxiety sets in. Rationally, I know a student or parent likely kept him longer, but my mind is racing…
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I’m Exhausted from Being Exhausted: A Personal Reflection on Chronic Illness
Get Pregnant Fast Living with a chronic illness like fibromyalgia can be incredibly challenging, especially when compounded by other health issues. For me, the struggle is relentless; the pain is always lurking, often at its worst. Right now, my discomfort is at an all-time high, and it feels like even my usually optimistic mindset is…
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Read more Around 85% of menstruating women report experiencing changes in the days or weeks leading up to their period that disrupt their daily lives. This condition is known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Approximately 2-10% of women face more severe symptoms that significantly impact their everyday activities, which is referred to as premenstrual dysphoric disorder…
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The Silent Struggles of Pregnancy and Birth for Mothers Who Are Survivors of Sexual Assault
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy and childbirth are often portrayed as miraculous experiences filled with joy. However, for many mothers who are survivors of sexual assault, these moments can be overshadowed by unspoken horrors. My own journey through childbirth was not one of easy recollection, and the memories I hold are clouded by pain, distress, and…
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One in Six American Children Faces Daily Hunger, Affecting Their Health and Education
Get Pregnant Fast If you believe that childhood hunger is a distant issue or something that only affects certain segments of the population, think again. In the United States, one in every six children struggles with hunger daily. This alarming statistic translates to 13 million kids living in homes with little to no food. These…
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Postpartum Depression Almost Cost Me My Life and Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Many of the memories from my daughter’s first year are a blur—faint and elusive, as though I’m watching a film without being able to grasp the storyline. I feel disconnected from the moments that should have been joyful, as if they were edited out of the footage. This is the unfortunate legacy…
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Yes, I Will Share My Journey as a Suicide Survivor with My Daughter – Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast The first time I attempted to end my life, I was just 17, a high school junior seemingly on the path to success. With straight A’s, a bright future ahead, and a life that appeared commendable from the outside, my internal reality told a vastly different story. I felt an overwhelming sense…
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Larry Nassar’s Outrageous Complaints About Victims’ Testimonies Face Stinging Rebuttal from Judge
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking display of self-centeredness, former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar has made headlines once again, this time for expressing his discomfort with listening to the victim impact statements during his sentencing. Nassar, who is set to spend an extensive amount of time behind bars due to charges of child…
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Understanding the Complexity of a Rainbow Pregnancy
The Myth vs. Reality of a Rainbow Pregnancy Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Stillbirth Experiencing a pregnancy after a stillbirth is a journey that diverges significantly from the joyful expectations typically associated with pregnancy. It’s less about baby showers and gender reveals and more about late-night hospital visits and emotional breakdowns in the shower. Should…