Tag: personal reflection
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Understanding My Brother’s Developmental Disability: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I crafted this title, I’ve felt a profound challenge. It’s tough to encapsulate the deep influence my brother, Alex, has had on my life. Yet, I’m determined to share my story. Alex entered our world when I was just three years old, making him my only sibling. I vividly…
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Surviving Gun Violence: A Personal Reflection on Luck and Loss
Get Pregnant Fast In recent decades, laws regarding seat belts, drunk driving, and smoking restrictions have undoubtedly saved countless lives. Yet, the issue of gun violence remains a pervasive challenge that society continues to grapple with. In October 2006, while traveling abroad, I found myself in a terrifying situation that would stay with me forever.…
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To the Officer Who Stopped Me: Here’s What I Want You to Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Officer, After many years of reflection, I feel compelled to share my thoughts about our brief encounter back in April of 2009. For a long time, I felt ashamed and believed I was to blame for what transpired. Now, I’ve come to understand that the root of this incident lies in…
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Sitting in the Lap of a Monster: A Hidden Childhood Truth
Get Pregnant Fast During one unforgettable summer, I found myself nestled in the lap of a man I now realize was a monster. Each evening, I would sip from his glass, which was filled with the most delightful vanilla milkshake I had ever tasted. His smile was warm, and I can still picture his large,…
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Reflections on My Journey Through Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast January 25, 2023 It’s a warm Sunday evening, and here I am, standing in line at the grocery store, leaning against my overflowing cart. The clock strikes a quarter past eight, and I realize I won’t make it home in time to prepare my little one for bed. My daughter and I…
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Feeling Like an Ungrateful Snob: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to gratitude, I consciously decided to steer clear of the topic this year. Perhaps it’s because I feel like an “ugly American,” or maybe I share the same sense of entitlement that some kids exhibit today. Or perhaps, I just see so many others articulating the theme of gratitude…
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Navigating the Pain of a Sexless Marriage: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where intimacy is often equated with connection, being in a sexless marriage can feel like an intense personal struggle. You might find yourself feeling rejected by the very person who vowed to share their life with you. You’re kind, intelligent, beautiful—the whole package. Yet, despite your many qualities, your…
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To Those Who Vanished When I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It’s taken a considerable amount of reflection and professional guidance to reach where I am today. Everyone told me that parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and they were right. Yet here I am, three years into this journey, and I’ve come to realize that raising kids isn’t as complicated as it…