Tag: resilience
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Life with My Incredible Daughter: A Day in Our World
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 7:15 a.m., and the gentle sound of crying fills the baby monitor. But it’s not a baby — it’s my 6-year-old daughter, Mia, signaling that she’s awake and needs assistance. She’s unable to get out of bed or even sit up on her own. Cerebral palsy doesn’t give us a moment’s…
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To All Mothers of Children with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast The day you became a mother is etched in your memory forever. That precious little being was placed in your arms, a bundle of joy after months of anticipation. Their gaze, albeit blurry and unfocused, was directed at you. You were their world—an immense source of safety and love. In that moment,…
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How Allowing Myself to Break Down Helped Me Move Forward
Get Pregnant Fast “I just want to take a shower,” the voice in my head screams. “I simply want to enjoy a moment of solitude to shower, use the bathroom alone, and fold laundry without someone clinging to me.” Wait. No. I definitely do NOT want to fold laundry. When did my life become so…
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Why Experiencing Pain is Beneficial for Your Child
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, witnessing our children face disappointment is never easy. Whether it’s being excluded from a birthday party, facing rejection from friends, being the last pick for a sports team, or missing out on a school project, our instinct is often to shield them from hurt. In fact, many of us would…
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In Defense of Tree Climbing and Adventurous Play
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I glanced out the window and spotted my then-5-year-old perched high in a 20-foot tree in our backyard. At first, it took me a moment to process what I was witnessing; his small frame seemed both out of place and strangely comfortable nestled among the branches. I called…
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The Unseen Heartache of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Even though it has been three years since that day, the memories remain as vivid as ever. Despite my efforts to move on, I can still picture the four compassionate women who held my hands and gazed into my eyes as I was wheeled into the operating room. Their expressions conveyed a…
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Encouraging STEM Fields: The Importance of Embracing Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast In my first semester at university, I enrolled in calculus 101, feeling confident after performing well in precalculus during high school. I enjoyed tackling proofs and believed that as long as I attended class, studied, and completed my assignments, I would manage just fine. However, I was shocked to discover that I…
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Dear Class of 2018: We Have Let You Down
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Class of 2018, We have let you down. As a member of this generation, I am ashamed of the unrealistic expectations we have imposed upon you regarding college admissions. The system is fundamentally flawed, and you are the unfortunate recipients of a convoluted process that has developed over the last few…
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College Graduate’s Heartfelt Tweet About Her Dad Will Bring You to Tears
Get Pregnant Fast As graduation season unfolds across the nation, many students are celebrating a significant milestone in their lives. However, for some, this achievement carries an even deeper meaning, especially when they have faced significant challenges along the way. One young woman’s poignant tweet about her journey as an undocumented student, along with a…
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Sutherland Baptist Church Transformed Into a Haunting Memorial
Get Pregnant Fast In the wake of the tragic mass shooting that claimed 26 lives at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, a powerful memorial has emerged, leaving a haunting impression on all who visit. This transformation took place just one week after the horrific event, where shooter Devin Kelley opened fire during…