Tag: emotional healing
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I Was Abandoned by Friends and Family After Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It’s taken considerable reflection and therapy to reach my current state of mind. Everyone warned me that parenting comes without a manual, and they were absolutely correct. After three years in this role, I’ve learned that children don’t need extensive instructions; they simply require food, affection, and naps. However, adults? They are…
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My Father Left Us When I Was Young, and the Pain Lingers On
Get Pregnant Fast I can recall my childhood memories in fragmented images, each one a piece of a puzzle long since scattered. I see my father exiting our home, a trash bag slung over his shoulder, filled with his belongings. I picture my mother, eight months pregnant with my brother, lying on the couch, staring…
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Childhood Trauma: Why It’s Not Just Something You ‘Get Over’
Get Pregnant Fast According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, 1 in 5 girls will experience molestation during their childhood; I was one of them. It happened during a sleepover when I was just seven years old. We were sleeping on a pull-out couch in the living room, and the older girl encouraged…
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After Losing a Child: Navigating One of the Toughest Aspects of Grief
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger warning: child loss There are certain days that become etched in our minds, days we never expected to mark. One such day arrives when I find myself caught in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions—joy and heartache intertwining, tears of happiness and sorrow flowing freely. It’s a day I should celebrate, but…
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Adjusting to Life After Loss: Embracing a New Normal
Get Pregnant Fast Before my husband fell ill, life felt like a beautifully woven tapestry, full of vibrant colors and joyful moments. Like many who enjoy a comfortable life, I often took for granted just how wonderful everything was. In the wake of his passing, I find myself frequently pondering, “What did life look like…
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The Heartbreaking Rivalry of Child Loss: Understanding Our Shared Grief
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my life, I have encountered two profound losses that have shaped my identity. As my partner and I embarked on the journey of parenthood, we faced the heartache of an early miscarriage. Most recently, I endured the unimaginable loss of my cherished four-month-old daughter, Sophie. Sophie slipped away quietly on a…
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The Morning After I Requested a Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast There’s an unsettling stillness hanging in the air, a silence that blankets our home. If a stranger were to glance through our windows, they might see nothing out of the ordinary — a typical darkened house, seemingly organized. Sure, there’s a sink partially filled with dishes, a basket of toys tucked beneath…
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An Elder’s Insight: A Profound Perspective on Grief
Get Pregnant Fast “My dear friend has passed away. I’m at a loss.” This poignant message, shared on Reddit, encapsulates a universal experience that we all inevitably face: the death of someone we cherish. Dealing with the loss of a loved one is one of life’s toughest challenges. Many people find themselves unsure of how…