Tag: acceptance
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What the 2018 Gerber Baby with Down Syndrome Represents for My Family
Get Pregnant Fast On a snowy morning, I gathered my family and turned on the news. Amid the chaos of changing diapers and cleaning up spilled snacks, I caught a glimpse of a baby with Down syndrome on the screen. My heart raced with anticipation as I waited for more information. My husband and I,…
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The Five Emotional Phases Following an Autism/ADHD Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast When I first cradled my daughter in my arms, gazing into her bright blue eyes, I was overwhelmed with love and hope. I envisioned her laughter, her future dance recitals, and even the wedding dress she might choose someday. The dreams of mother-daughter bonding filled my heart. Fast forward three years, and…
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What I Needed Most When My Son Was Diagnosed with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jenna Carter Date: Jan. 3, 2018 “When you can’t find the silver lining, I will be here with you in the shadows.” — Unknown Receiving a diagnosis of autism for your child, or any neurological condition, can be overwhelmingly frightening. Perhaps you had an inkling of what was to come, or…
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Support and Kindness: Embracing the Reality of Raising a Child with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast To all the parents, friends, and loved ones of those navigating the complexities of autism, this message is for you. We understand that you may feel caught in an uncomfortable position. If you acknowledge that something might be off with our child’s development, it can lead to defensiveness on our part. Conversely,…
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My Son’s Naturally Grumpy Nature: Embracing His Unique Temperament
Get Pregnant Fast Living with my son is a bit like sharing space with a real-life Oscar the Grouch. He thrives on routine, and if someone disrupts it—beware of the storm that follows. Just turning on the light to wake him can unleash a wave of grumpiness that blankets our home. He prefers his own…
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Being a Mother Doesn’t Diminish My Identity as a Bisexual Woman
Get Pregnant Fast January 26, 2018 Image Source: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images From the age of 11, I recognized my attraction to women, alongside my deep love for men. While I’ve had more relationships with men, that doesn’t negate my feelings for women. I was in a committed relationship with a man, and together…
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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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The Real Motivation Behind My Involvement at My Kids’ School
Get Pregnant Fast I was leaving my son’s elementary school recently when a fellow parent called out to me. “Are you always here?” She rolled down her window and leaned forward from the passenger seat of her SUV. And she was right—I do spend a lot of time at my child’s school. I make it…
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My Journey as an Arab-American: Navigating Prejudice in a Complex World
Get Pregnant Fast As an Arab-American, confronting prejudice is a continuous challenge that shapes my identity. My experiences are not the grand tales of discrimination often highlighted; rather, they are the subtle reminders that biases persist in our society. I am an American citizen, predominantly raised in the heart of the United States, born to…
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My Daughter’s ADHD: A Gift, Not a Burden
Get Pregnant Fast My 7-year-old daughter struggles to remain seated. Over the years, I’ve observed her classmates mastering the art of concentration. Initially, it was merely long enough to create drawings, then to sit at a desk and absorb lessons. I’ve seen them complete schoolwork without tearing pages or leaving the table in tears, and…