Tag: personal story
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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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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 I Share My Story of Sexual Assault
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault At the age of 13, I was a playful, chubby tomboy who thrived in sports and friendships, sporting an unibrow that only added to my awkward charm. Boys weren’t exactly knocking on my locker door, but they did line up to ask me to deliver notes to my…
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No, Inquisitive Stranger, We’re Not Expanding Our Family—Here’s Why
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast “Is this your first child?” a fellow mom inquires during our visit to the park. “Yes, just one,” I reply, feeling a familiar tension rise as I anticipate the next question. “Are you planning to have another?” Her casual tone belies the intrusive nature of her inquiry. The truth is,…
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It’s Not Just Politics, It’s Personal: Our Journey with Medicaid
Get Pregnant Fast For months, I’ve carried a heavy burden that I’ve hesitated to share, fearing it might come off as too political. However, it’s not about politics; it’s deeply personal. Today, I’m taking a leap of faith and sharing a part of my life that is intertwined with my journey following a profound loss.…
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The Nonprofit That Changed My Life Is Shutting Down, and My Heart Is Shattered
Get Pregnant Fast Nobody expects to find themselves homeless and expecting a child—that’s certainly not a situation anyone wishes for themselves or their family. Yet, that was my reality just one week after an emergency C-section, as I frantically dialed the local court, pleading with my landlord to reconsider my eviction. Our roommate had relapsed…
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The Moment I Was Introduced to Racism: A Personal Story
Get Pregnant Fast Ask any Black individual, and they can often recount the first time they faced a racial slur. For me, that moment occurred when I was just 7 years old. I was at my friend Sarah’s house, a cheerful little girl with blonde hair and bright blue eyes. We played together frequently, but…