Tag: societal issues
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America in 2017: An 8-Year-Old Hanged for His Skin Color – This Could Have Been My Son
Get Pregnant Fast This week, an 8-year-old biracial boy in Claremont, New Hampshire, was subjected to a horrific act: he was hanged by a group of white teenagers. In America. In 2017. Fortunately, he survived. Thank goodness. As a mother of a biracial son, this incident has shaken me to my very core. That innocent…
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SNL Sketch Highlights the Harsh Realities of Womanhood
Get Pregnant Fast The recent sketch from Saturday Night Live has struck a chord, offering a raw and poignant look at the complexities of being a woman in today’s society. This parody song, dubbed “Welcome To Hell,” serves as a powerful anthem reflecting the ongoing struggle against sexual harassment that women have faced for generations.…
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$1,700 Diaper Bags and $1,500 Tin Cans: A Pricey Paradox
Get Pregnant Fast There are countless aspects of human behavior that leave me scratching my head, and I’ve come to accept that. Everyone has the right to make their own choices, and most of the time, I adopt a “to each their own” attitude toward the decisions of others. However, let’s take a moment to…
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Enough with the Nonsense: Why We’re All Fed Up
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed, and if I had to guess, many of you might be feeling the same way. In fact, some days, it feels like we’re all just about ready to explode. Personally, I’ve been dealing with an unrelenting eye twitch for what feels like ages. And let’s…
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Understanding the Experience of Women in Today’s Society
Emily Carter: A Woman’s Viewpoint Get Pregnant Fast “Look at this beautiful girl. I can’t wait to see what she’s like when she grows up.” She was just 10. “Do you think she’ll still be this adorable when she’s of age?” She was only 8. The boy behind her unhooked her training bra while in…
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Dad Highlights a Crucial Issue: The Absence of Changing Tables in Men’s Restrooms
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the responsibility of changing diapers should not be dictated by gender. It’s imperative that changing tables are included in every men’s restroom, without exception. This is especially true in 2023, a time when fathers are increasingly taking on active roles in parenting. Yet, it remains a glaring oversight that…