Tag: advocacy
-
Three Words for Roy Moore’s Accusers
Get Pregnant Fast “I need to ask you some questions about your experience, Jessica. There’s a camera recording this in the next room. Just relax and share your truth. What you say here will be taken seriously as evidence.” Why does he keep emphasizing the need for honesty? Who would fabricate such a serious accusation?…
-
It’s Our Responsibility: The Struggles of Public Schools and Our Role in Their Improvement
Get Pregnant Fast The conversation surrounding public education is saturated with terms that often leave us confused: failing schools, Common Core, new math, and teaching to the test. While these phrases are commonly used, many of us struggle to grasp their true implications. The prevailing sentiment seems clear: America’s public schools are failing. However, the…
-
The Resist Jar: A Brilliant Way to Channel Your Frustration
Get Pregnant Fast Mornings often start with a familiar routine for me. I grab my phone or flick on the news, wondering, “What chaos awaits today?” Each day feels like a damage report, assessing my rising frustration levels, with additional updates sprinkled throughout the day. Despite my generally optimistic outlook and belief that most people…
-
Heartbreaking Texts from Students to Parents During Florida School Shooting
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most gut-wrenching messages sent by a student to her parent was: “If I don’t make it, I love you.” This sentiment captures the horror experienced by countless families yesterday afternoon in Parkland, Florida, as an active shooter unleashed chaos at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The devastating toll now…
-
Nurturing My Mental Health as a Parent of a Child with a Disability
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is inherently demanding. Regardless of the cheerful snapshots we share on social media, we all face our unique challenges in raising children. Sometimes these hurdles are fleeting, but they are very real. This reality becomes even more pronounced when you’re raising a child with a disability. My son’s disabilities require my…
-
Tired of Mass Shootings? Take Action Now
Get Pregnant Fast The statistics are staggering: 58 lives lost and over 500 injured in the latest tragedy. Are you fed up with the incessant cycle of mass shootings? Then it’s time to take action. Let’s get real for a moment. The responses often sound like a broken record: “Thoughts and prayers.” “Things will never…
-
DACA Is No More: Understanding the Implications
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s political landscape, divisive rhetoric and inflammatory remarks have become the norm, particularly when it comes to issues surrounding immigration. One of the most pressing concerns is the fate of Dreamers—young individuals who have known no other home but the United States. Recent statements from the current administration have declared that…
-
Frances Ivy-Marie’s Journey: Advocating for Black Women in Maternal Health
Read more Frances Ivy-Marie faced significant challenges during her first pregnancy, feeling unheard and unsupported by her healthcare provider. Despite being aware that Black women face a threefold higher risk of pregnancy-related complications compared to their white counterparts, her concerns were brushed aside. “At my prenatal visits, I found myself trying to explain that, as…