Tag: isolation
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The Benefits of Support Groups for Those Using Home Fertility Treatment
Blog Post: For those struggling with infertility, the journey towards starting a family can be a long and difficult one. The use of home fertility treatments, such as at-home insemination or fertility medications, can add an extra layer of stress and isolation to an already emotionally taxing experience. However, joining a support group specifically for…
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No One Discusses the Isolation New Dads Feel — So I Took Action
Read more Fatherhood opened my heart — and inspired me to create a community for those who share similar feelings. I’ll never forget the ride home from the hospital with my newborn son, Leo. I was intensely focused on the road, practically trembling as I drove 15 mph through the bustling streets of New York…
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All I Want is For My Son to Be Okay
Get Pregnant Fast This past holiday season, my only wish was for my son to be okay. In years past, when my husband and kids would ask about my Christmas desires, my responses were light-hearted: “A day without sibling squabbles” or simply “nothing.” Occasionally, I’d mention running low on lotion if I felt inclined to…