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To the Partner of a Functional Alcoholic
Get Pregnant Fast By: Clara Jensen Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 25, 2017 My spouse is incredibly close to ideal, embodying the dream partner I envisioned while playing dress-up in my mother’s vintage gowns. He’s the devoted dad that every child deserves, the kind of guy who looks me in the eyes and…
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Understanding Life as a Mother and an Alcoholic
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, I’m a mom, and I struggle with alcoholism. I certainly don’t fit the stereotype. As a 36-year-old, middle-class, educated woman who attends church regularly, I don’t resemble the traditional image of an alcoholic. Yet, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I carry the alcohol dependency gene. I come from…
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There’s More to That ‘Controlling’ Wife Than Meets the Eye
Get Pregnant Fast As children, our experiences shape our understanding of the world around us. For some, growing up in a bustling household with many siblings means navigating constant noise and competition for attention. For others, a more lenient upbringing allows for a sense of exploration. My own childhood, however, was spent in a home…