Tag: emotional health
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Why You Should Consider a Post-Divorce Getaway with Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approached last December, I was merely aiming to navigate the festivities without losing my footing—an endeavor I did not succeed in, to be honest. It had been nearly a year since my ex-partner had moved out, and over a year since we decided to part ways. I felt…
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It’s Okay to Cut Out a Toxic Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the topic of toxic parents, many people have powerful stories to share. A recent Reddit thread posed the question: “[Serious] Redditors who have severed ties with toxic parents, what was your breaking point?” The responses poured in, revealing a range of experiences involving emotional abuse, narcissism, and even…
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Parents, Embrace Your Emotions: Why It’s Okay to Cry in Front of Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always been an emotional person. When faced with overwhelming feelings or a poignant moment that brings me to tears, I don’t hold back. I’ve never been one to worry about whether crying in front of others is socially acceptable or if I need to maintain a facade of strength. For me,…
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After Loss: The Distinction Between Moving On and Moving Forward
Get Pregnant Fast As autumn leaves danced around my vehicle, a gentle November breeze swayed the nearly bare branches lining the road. During my commute, I absorbed an enlightening discussion from NPR. Renowned director and writer Kenneth Lonergan shared profound insights on the theme of loss and human response. He emphasized a crucial distinction: moving…
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Couples Who Argue Are Happier, Believe It or Not
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of romantic relationships, many of us experience that familiar feeling of exhaustion after years spent with the same partner. Especially on occasions like Valentine’s Day, when we might find ourselves gifting our loved one a slightly worn, grocery store-bought stuffed “lovey” with a card that reads, “This Valentine’s Day,…
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Is Your Heart Heavy for the World? Change Begins at Home
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle Is Your Heart Heavy for the World? Change Begins at Home by Taylor Morgan Updated: Oct. 13, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 12, 2023 Taylor Morgan Recently, the cycle of heartbreak feels unending. How many more cities must we pray for? How many donations can we contribute? How many more tragic…
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I Had to Distance Myself from My Mother for My Happiness – But It Still Hurts
Get Pregnant Fast Deciding to cut ties with a toxic individual is a deeply personal and challenging choice – one that I recently made regarding my own mother. I expected to feel lighter and freer after this decision, but the reality has been quite the opposite. Instead, I’m grappling with significant anxiety, sadness, and lingering…
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Why Loud Chewing Can Ignite Your Rage
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle Why Loud Chewing Can Ignite Your Rage by Emily R. Johnson Updated: November 27, 2023 Originally Published: April 9, 2018 I can vividly recall a moment from my seventh-grade math class that still resonates with me today. While I was striving to concentrate on the lesson, a sound pierced through…
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When Anxiety Turns You into a Helicopter Parent: Understanding the Hovering Instinct
Get Pregnant Fast I never envisioned myself as a helicopter parent. If you had asked my pregnant self about my parenting style, I would have painted a picture of carefree children playing barefoot in the yard, climbing trees, and enjoying spontaneous adventures. I imagined them wrestling in the grass, scraping their knees, and drinking from…