Tag: emotional health
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Breaking the Cycle of Passive-Aggressive Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast My father did his utmost, but his approach to parenting often left lasting scars. He had a vibrant personality, a sharp sense of humor, and was incredibly generous. At his memorial, friends shared countless stories of his kindness, recalling how he went out of his way to assist others. Yet, amidst the…
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Grieving Shouldn’t Mean Job Insecurity or Financial Strain
Get Pregnant Fast The phone call arrived just as I was settling into my role as an assistant school nurse at the local middle school. I had just rushed in, my coffee steaming beside me, when my phone rang. It was my sister. She was calling to share the devastating news that our father had…
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Instead of Saying ‘Be Careful,’ Use These Alternative Phrases to Guide Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, the approach to child-rearing has shifted significantly from previous generations. Take, for instance, my childhood escapades—when I was around 11, my friends and I would spend countless hours at a rope swing by the Provo River in rural Utah. Without adult supervision, we climbed trees, executed flips, and…
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A Heart-Wrenching Encounter: The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Young Boys
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant revelation, a talented face painter named Lisa shared a deeply moving story that sheds light on the often harsh realities young boys face due to rigid gender norms. From an early age, boys are frequently pressured to embrace traditional “masculine” interests such as sports, action figures, and toy guns.…
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Navigating Pregnancy After Experiencing Sexual Trauma: Strategies for Support
Read more Pregnancy can be an exciting and transformative journey, but for those who have faced sexual trauma, it may also bring unexpected challenges. The changes your body undergoes and the medical examinations involved can sometimes trigger memories of past experiences, complicating what is often seen as a joyful time. “It’s common to feel a…
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The Burden of Being the Family Empath
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I was often labeled as “overly sensitive.” In my family, I assumed the role of the peacemaker, a role I now understand was a survival tactic. As I grew older, I realized that I am an empath, someone who experiences emotions—both joyful and painful—very intensely. Growing up in a…
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When Motherhood Isn’t in the Cards: Navigating Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I dreamt of a future filled with possibilities: working at a grocery store, teaching, or even gracing the Broadway stage—all while being a mother. I imagined myself as a brain surgeon, an anthropologist, a writer, and yes, a mom. Sometimes I envisioned a supportive husband, other times a lively…
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Wife Reveals Struggles of Actor Husband Following Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt Instagram post over the weekend, actress Leah Grant shared the heartbreaking news of her recent miscarriage with her husband, actor Ethan Cole. Leah expressed that the loss of their second child has deeply affected Ethan’s ongoing battle with sobriety. “With heavy hearts, we share that Ethan and I lost…
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Shopping Triggers the Urge to Go: The Surprising Connection Between Retail Therapy and Your Digestive System
Get Pregnant Fast For me, it’s a given every time I step into a CVS. I find myself browsing through shampoos and flipping through greeting cards when suddenly, the unmistakable urge to use the restroom hits me. The employees at my local CVS must think I have an issue since I ask for the bathroom…
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Why I Chose Not to ‘Stay for the Kids’
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit on my bed, hands tucked beneath me, I can hear my parents exchanging hurtful words they can never take back. The sound of their arguments often drives me to scream or cry, sometimes both. When they aren’t fighting, they avoid each other entirely, and that’s the only time there’s…