Tag: trauma
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Navigating the Challenges of Disciplining My Preschooler
Get Pregnant Fast I strive to avoid raising my voice. The act of yelling can be triggering for me. Having experienced the harshness of aggressive outbursts both in my childhood and as an adult, I’ve become increasingly aware of how my body and mind respond to loud voices. It wasn’t until I became a parent…
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Surviving Gun Violence: A Personal Reflection on Luck and Loss
Get Pregnant Fast In recent decades, laws regarding seat belts, drunk driving, and smoking restrictions have undoubtedly saved countless lives. Yet, the issue of gun violence remains a pervasive challenge that society continues to grapple with. In October 2006, while traveling abroad, I found myself in a terrifying situation that would stay with me forever.…
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My Daughter Survived a Horrific Accident, and Guilt Consumed Me
Get Pregnant Fast In February, my precious daughter found herself in a devastating accident that I will never forget. The sound of the crash reverberated through my mind, an echo that left me in a state of shock. It’s haunting to hear something so catastrophic happen without witnessing it in real-time. What’s more painful? Witnessing…
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Therapy Has Made Me a Better Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be clear: I used to despise therapy. I viewed it as a predictable exercise in futility. Oh, we’re discussing my childhood now? How unique. Can we skip the childhood drama? Oh, you want to dive into my parents’ divorce? Shocker. I thought my close friends, a good bottle of wine,…
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Sitting in the Lap of a Monster: A Hidden Childhood Truth
Get Pregnant Fast During one unforgettable summer, I found myself nestled in the lap of a man I now realize was a monster. Each evening, I would sip from his glass, which was filled with the most delightful vanilla milkshake I had ever tasted. His smile was warm, and I can still picture his large,…
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The Silent Struggles of Pregnancy and Birth for Mothers Who Are Survivors of Sexual Assault
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy and childbirth are often portrayed as miraculous experiences filled with joy. However, for many mothers who are survivors of sexual assault, these moments can be overshadowed by unspoken horrors. My own journey through childbirth was not one of easy recollection, and the memories I hold are clouded by pain, distress, and…
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Let’s Not Overlook the Survivors
Get Pregnant Fast What about the survivors? This question has been weighing heavily on my mind. After the chaos of a shooting subsides, the focus often shifts to the victims who lost their lives. But the survivors—those who witnessed the horror unfold—deserve our attention too. These are not just the individuals receiving medical care for…
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I Will Not ‘Keep Score’ With My Child Who Has Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Mitchell After ending a tough phone call, I stared blankly at the numbers jotted on a worn-out Post-it note. The assessment revealed my son’s IQ was significantly low, and I was at a loss for how to respond. Grief battled with anger inside me. It wasn’t that I anticipated brilliance,…