Tag: judgment
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When I Faced Judgment for Parking in a Disability Spot: A Personal Encounter
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I experienced something that many with invisible illnesses fear—the moment when someone feels entitled to judge your circumstances based on appearances. A man confronted me for parking in a disability space, insisting I “look fine” and didn’t deserve it. How It Unfolded I had a medical appointment near a grocery store,…
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Offer Support, Not Judgment: Understanding Autism Meltdowns as More Than Just Discipline Issues
Get Pregnant Fast “She’s got a problem with her mother,” you said, dear former mother-in-law, as my son and I worked to safely manage our autistic daughter, who was in the midst of a screaming, kicking meltdown during her sister’s 8th birthday party. Yet again, I found myself missing out on family gatherings because someone…
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A Mother’s Regret: The Consequences of Jumping to Conclusions
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where child safety is paramount, it’s natural for guardians to feel compelled to intervene when they witness a situation that raises their concern. But how often do we make snap judgments based on limited information? One mother learned this lesson the hard way after calling the police on another…
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I Left My 5-Year-Old at Home Alone—And I Don’t Need Your Criticism
Get Pregnant Fast I wouldn’t classify myself as a “free-range” parent, nor am I a helicopter parent. I occupy a space in between. I’m cautious and aware of potential dangers, yet I trust my instincts when making parenting choices, all while trying to care as little as possible about others’ opinions. However, my “I don’t…
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10 Misconceptions I Had About Parenting Before I Became One
Get Pregnant Fast Judgment is a complex thing. While we often wish to avoid being judged ourselves, many of us fall into the habit of judging others. According to various studies, this tendency may be hardwired in our nature. Looking back, I must admit I’ve judged fellow parents—especially those with young children—before stepping into the…
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To the Man Who Thought I Shouldn’t Be a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast “You never should’ve had kids.” Can you believe someone had the audacity to shout those words at me, their voice dripping with judgment and disapproval? What was I doing at that moment? Did I have a baby in a bar? No. Was I drinking and smoking in front of my kids? Absolutely…
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The Day I Said Goodbye to Caring What Others Think
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with ups and downs, and sometimes it feels like an endless cycle of judgment. Recently, a friend of mine shared a humorous meme on social media that resonated deeply with me. It featured a cover of an old Nancy Drew book, humorously titled “The Mysterious Night We…
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To the Man Who Criticized the Chaos Inside My Family Van
Get Pregnant Fast To the gentleman who took it upon himself to judge the state of my untidy van: Let’s be real: there’s no chance you’d ever tolerate your vehicle looking or smelling like this. And certainly, you wouldn’t let your partner transform a family car into a disaster zone. How shameful of me! Apparently,…
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I Used to Be a Judgmental Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Confession: I used to be a critical parent. I thought I had all the answers when it came to raising kids. I even judged my own mother for her choice to switch to formula after a grueling month of breastfeeding struggles. I criticized other moms from the 1980s for using soy formula,…
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Confession: My Journey from Sanctimommy to Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment: I’ve grappled with what I call Judgy Mom Syndrome. As someone who typically embraces a “to each their own” attitude, the world of parenting thrust me into an unsettling realm where I felt judged at every turn, leading me to unwittingly partake in the very culture…