Tag: cultural traditions
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Why I Will Continue to Display Spooky Halloween Decorations
Get Pregnant Fast There’s an ongoing discussion heating up on my neighborhood forum. It’s not just about the usual topics; two threads have taken center stage. One, which has sparked over 117 comments, discusses a county-sponsored deer culling initiative that has polarized conservationists and hunters against passionate animal advocates. The second thread, however, has caught…
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Standing Strong Amidst Loss: My Fight for Cultural Rights in Pregnancy
Read more Maria Johnson, a proud member of the Anishinaabe tribe, shares her heartfelt journey through the painful experience of pregnancy loss while standing up for her cultural traditions. Growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Mariah often faced discrimination in medical settings, a struggle that intensified during her miscarriage at 17 weeks in 2021. “People…
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Here’s How Various Cultures Celebrate a Girl’s First Period
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By: Sarah Thompson Like many young girls, I can clearly recall the moment I experienced my first period. The unsettling sensation in my abdomen leading up to it, the sight of blood swirling in the toilet, and the awkward learning curve of managing pads and tampons are all etched in my…