Tag: Mental Health
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Attention, Men: It’s Time to Stop Labeling Women as ‘Crazy’
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment. I’ve had my fair share of being labeled a “crazy lady” more times than I can count. Unfortunately, many women have faced this same stigma. I might own being a bit feisty at times, but I refuse to accept being called crazy for simply expressing my…
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Embracing Body Positivity: My 2018 Resolution and How You Can Join Me
Get Pregnant Fast As we welcome the new year, I reflect on my past resolutions, particularly the ones focused solely on weight loss. Last year, I believed that shedding pounds would lead to a happier life—something many of us are conditioned to think. After experiencing weight gain due to a medication-induced metabolic issue, I found…
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I Monitor My Teen’s Texts — And Discover a Lot About Their Friends
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve made it a habit to keep an eye on my child’s text messages, direct messages, and even FaceTime chats. This isn’t done in secret; I engage directly with my daughter while she’s on her phone. I’m not a hovering helicopter parent; I simply believe in being informed. Reflecting…
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Understanding Child Suicide: What Every Parent Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartbreaking incident that shook the community, 13-year-old Ethan Reynolds, a vibrant and well-liked eighth-grader from Southgate, Michigan, tragically took his own life on March 21, 2013. He left his first-period class, went to the restroom, and used a handgun to end his life. According to his mother, Ethan had begun…
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Have the Courage to Seek the Help You Deserve
Get Pregnant Fast In the world we live in, there’s a troubling stigma surrounding the act of asking for help. Many of us feel pressured to handle everything on our own, as if reaching out for support is somehow a sign of failure. Society often glorifies the idea of self-reliance, promoting the belief that true…
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As a Highly Sensitive Person, Daily Alone Time is Essential for My Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast For the first several years of my parenting journey, I was a dedicated stay-at-home mom. While I did engage in part-time work as a breastfeeding counselor and lactation consultant mainly on weekends, it hardly offered a respite from my children’s demands. Although I cherished my role, it often felt like a relentless…
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You’re Not Obligated to Love Your Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Family is often touted as the cornerstone of our lives, the ones who should be there for us unconditionally. But this notion can lead to immense personal turmoil. Years ago, I made the brave choice to prioritize my well-being over blind loyalty, ultimately distancing myself from my family in my late teens.…
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All I Want is For My Son to Be Okay
Get Pregnant Fast This past holiday season, my only wish was for my son to be okay. In years past, when my husband and kids would ask about my Christmas desires, my responses were light-hearted: “A day without sibling squabbles” or simply “nothing.” Occasionally, I’d mention running low on lotion if I felt inclined to…
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Marriage Is About More Than Just a Number on the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I have faced significant challenges in our marriage over the past year and a half. After 18 years of marriage and 22 years together, we found ourselves navigating a relationship filled with resentment and frustration. Following a particularly heated argument, we made the conscious decision to work together to…
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Self-Care Strategies for the Solo Parent
Get Pregnant Fast “Self-care” has become a prominent term in our modern lexicon. When I began addressing my postpartum depression and anxiety, my therapist frequently inquired about my “self-care practices.” Initially, I interpreted this to mean my hygiene habits—an understandable assumption considering one of the major challenges of depression is mustering the motivation to even…