Tag: personal story
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Understanding the Pain of Losing a Family Member to Opioid Addiction
Get Pregnant Fast The last time I had breakfast with my father was on Thanksgiving Day in 2001. I was just 19, freshly graduated from high school, and we met at a local café close to his house. Eighteen months had passed since his release from jail, but he still hadn’t regained his driver’s license.…
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My Daughter Stepped into the Role of My Caregiver
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of motherhood, sometimes the most profound connections are forged in unexpected ways. One of the most remarkable mothers I know never actually bore children; in fact, I had the honor of bringing her into this world. Just two weeks after my daughter Sarah celebrated her 23rd birthday, my life…
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Olympic Gymnast Opens Up About Heartbreaking Miscarriage Experience
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant video shared on her YouTube channel, Olympic gymnast Rachel Morgan bravely revealed her recent experience with miscarriage. The stigma surrounding pregnancy loss is gradually diminishing, offering solace to many women who are grappling with their grief. Morgan’s openness about her emotional journey is part of this positive shift, providing…
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The Three Words That Changed My Life Forever
Three Words That Altered My Reality Get Pregnant Fast “You have cancer.” On October 24, 2017, I visited the dermatologist to remove what I believed was a harmless wart on my arm. At that time, I was 37 weeks pregnant with my second child. I scheduled the appointment during my lunch break, expecting a quick…
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I May Be Young, But Breast Cancer Did Not Discriminate
Get Pregnant Fast October 1, 2023 Until recently, I thought breast cancer was an affliction that primarily affected older women—those with a smoking history, a family background of the disease, or perhaps those who indulged in questionable beauty products. I was mistaken. When I discovered a lump in my right breast back in April, I…
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Why I Chose to Open Up About My Infertility Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Four years ago, I felt as if my very essence had been torn away from me. It was a week reminiscent of this one—bright and summery, with a crispness in the air that hinted at the onset of fall festivities. While everyone around me buzzed with excitement for football and seasonal activities,…
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My First Mother’s Day in the NICU: Lessons Learned
Get Pregnant Fast Six years ago, I found myself holding a small onesie adorned with an elephant, embroidered with “Mommy and Me,” tucked away in my purse. I had carefully modified it, cutting holes in the feet so that the medical probes monitoring my son’s heart rate and oxygen levels could remain visible and secure.…
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My Mother Will Never Know Her Grandchild, and I’m Heartbroken
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 6:30 a.m., and my son has been awake since 3. The exhaustion I feel is overwhelming, threatening to drag me under with every blink. I realize, with a jolt, that I haven’t managed more than three hours of continuous sleep since my little one entered the world. It’s astonishing to love…
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Why Motherhood Has Made Me Thankful for My Abortion
Get Pregnant Fast As we approach the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade this January, it’s essential to reflect on the ongoing discussions surrounding abortion in the United States. This landmark Supreme Court decision legalized abortion nationwide for the first time, yet it has since become a hotly contested issue. Despite the reality that 1…