Tag: societal perceptions
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Please Consider Before Judging My Family
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I encountered two distinct types of people. For a brief moment, I lost sight of the reality that often accompanies having a child with special needs. I suppose “forgot” isn’t quite the right word; rather, I set aside the myriad thoughts and emotions that swirl around my mind regarding Hunter syndrome…
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This Is 300 Lbs.: We Are More Than Just a Number on the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself surprised by the number of comments I receive from readers who commend me for my openness. It’s amusing, really, because I wouldn’t label myself as vulnerable at all. To me, vulnerability means allowing people to witness your emotional struggles — you know, like having those moments when you…
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Why Are White Terrorists Seen as ‘Mentally Ill’ While Brown Terrorists Are Labeled ‘Just Evil’?
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of violent attacks, such as the stabbings on the Portland MAX train and the London Bridge incident, it’s striking to observe the differing narratives surrounding the attackers. In many cases, white extremists are quickly labeled as “mentally ill,” while the perpetrators of similar violence from other racial backgrounds seem…