Tag: emotional wellbeing
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As a Divorced Mom, This Has Been My Most Significant Regret (So Far)
Get Pregnant Fast When the words first reached my ears, I struggled to comprehend their meaning. They lingered in the air, disjointed and heavy. “I want to stay at Dad’s. I don’t want to be here tonight.” The statement took my breath away. My 6-year-old daughter, Mia, looked on as I processed the weight of…
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Navigating the Journey of Bipolar Disorder: Embracing My New Reality
Get Pregnant Fast When I first heard the term “bipolar disorder” applied to me, a wave of panic engulfed me. I was filled with anger, and an overwhelming fear took hold. Or was it relief? Deep down, I had been anticipating this moment for quite some time. The signs had been undeniable. I oscillate between…
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Mom Highlights Hidden Symptoms of Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast In the journey of motherhood, it’s essential for women to recognize and support one another, especially when it comes to mental health challenges like postpartum depression (PPD). Research shows that approximately one in nine mothers experiences PPD, yet many suffer in silence or fail to identify their symptoms. Blogger Sarah Mason recently…
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Why I Chose to Share My Pregnancy News Early: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of pregnancy, there are countless unwritten rules and social expectations that often go unquestioned, especially by first-time mothers. It’s as if there’s a well-trodden path laid out by those who came before us, and we’re expected to follow it without hesitation. Through my own pregnancy experiences, I’ve learned that…
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My Daughter’s Biological Father’s Parental Rights Were Terminated, and I Have No Regrets
Get Pregnant Fast In 2012, I invested $1,500 to have my daughter’s biological father legally terminate his parental rights. Yes, I willingly paid that amount for him to be absolved of any child support obligations. And you know what? I have absolutely no regrets about it. None. At just 23 years old, I found myself…
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Why I’m Skipping Tonight’s Episode of ‘This Is Us’
Get Pregnant Fast In the midst of parenting three young children, my husband and I designated Tuesday as our “No TV Night” — a precious time for us to bond amid the chaos. However, with holiday preparations piling up, we decided to shift our “No TV Night” to Wednesday and catch up on one of…
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The Unique Challenge of Losing a Parent While Raising Young Children
Get Pregnant Fast When my mother passed away, I found myself confiding in sympathetic friends, “We’re all going to experience this someday. I just happen to be the first.” In an instant, I became the only person I knew in a club I never wanted to join: parents of young children who had lost a…
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Navigating Single Parenting: Tips and Resources
Read more If you’re a single parent, you might be looking for ways to maximize your situation. Embracing single parenthood can often bring about a whirlwind of emotions and uncertainties. Can you manage everything on your own? Absolutely, although it may present its own set of challenges. Many individuals experience fears of inadequacy or feelings…
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Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Infertility
Read more Infertility can profoundly impact emotional well-being, presenting one of life’s most distressing challenges for couples. The struggle to conceive often brings intense feelings of grief and loss to the forefront. The myriad of medical decisions and uncertainties associated with infertility can lead to significant emotional turmoil. If you find yourself feeling anxious, depressed,…