Tag: emotional healing
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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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Overcoming Postpartum Depression: My Journey to Self-Acceptance and Hope
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Suicidal Thoughts It’s 3 a.m., and despair envelops me like a thick fog. I find myself contemplating the unthinkable, imagining a gun pressed to my mouth, the chilling click of a trigger echoing in my mind. Or perhaps a quieter escape—stepping into the laundry room, inhaling the sharp scent of…
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Even an Amicable Divorce Can Be Excruciating
Get Pregnant Fast Two weeks ago, I reached out to my ex-husband, Tom, regarding our kids’ schedules. I expressed that it felt like we had finally turned a corner, that a sense of peace had settled over me—an unfamiliar feeling that I hadn’t experienced in years, perhaps even a decade. Tom agreed, genuinely pleased to…
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What It’s Like to Date After Divorce: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Lifestyle By: Emma Roberts Updated: Sept. 14, 2023 Originally Published: May 5, 2018 As a divorced mother, I recently experienced what could be the start of a beautiful love story after meeting someone on Tinder. Just three months ago, as I walked into a restaurant for our afternoon date, I couldn’t…
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After a Miscarriage: Navigating Emotional Healing
Read more Experiencing a miscarriage can bring profound sadness, often more intense than you might have anticipated. The emotional toll of losing a pregnancy typically takes longer to heal compared to the physical aspects. Allowing yourself to grieve is essential to accepting this painful experience as time passes. Understanding Your Emotions Post-Miscarriage Following a miscarriage,…
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After My Father’s Heart Attack: Confronting My Deepest Fear
Get Pregnant Fast Life can take unexpected turns, and for me, it all began on what should have been a peaceful Friday evening. After a week that felt like it would never end, I decided to forgo household chores in favor of lounging around and enjoying movies with my boyfriend. I told myself I’d tackle…
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Breaking Free From Family Dysfunction: My Journey to Healing
Get Pregnant Fast I grew up in a household where my parents were trapped in a loveless marriage. Their frustrations manifested daily in the form of arguments that often escalated to shouting matches and, occasionally, physical altercations. My sister and I witnessed this turmoil, believing that their decision to stay together for our sake was…
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Navigating Mother’s Day When Your Mother Is Toxic
Get Pregnant Fast Every year, as Mother’s Day approaches, social media becomes a tapestry of heartfelt tributes to loving moms—those who embody the essence of nurturing, mentoring, and unconditional support. For those of us with complicated relationships with our mothers, however, this time can stir up painful emotions and a sense of longing. The overwhelming…
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I Will Not ‘Keep Score’ With My Child Who Has Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Mitchell After ending a tough phone call, I stared blankly at the numbers jotted on a worn-out Post-it note. The assessment revealed my son’s IQ was significantly low, and I was at a loss for how to respond. Grief battled with anger inside me. It wasn’t that I anticipated brilliance,…
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I Can’t Move Past My Miscarriage—Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast I discovered I was pregnant just ten days prior. Although it was an unexpected surprise, we were filled with excitement. We had started sharing the news with family and close friends. My partner was busy browsing baby names the night before, while I was contemplating creative ways to announce it to our…