Tag: emotional support
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The Most Challenging Question: Navigating Grief in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast How many children do you have? As a parent who has experienced loss, this seemingly straightforward question cuts deep. It’s akin to asking someone about their hometown or their job, yet it leaves me feeling cold and lost for words each time. Should I be honest? Should I reveal to a stranger…
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As the Parent of a Trans Child, Here’s What I Need from My Family and Friends
Get Pregnant Fast You tell me to stay strong and keep pushing forward. You say I’m doing a fantastic job raising my child, and that I should be vocal about our journey. You assure me of your unwavering support and love, promising to stand by me and my child through thick and thin. Yet, I…
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How to Sidestep 3 Major Pitfalls in the Initial Stages of Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the tumultuous waters of divorce is never easy, and it can be especially overwhelming in those first few weeks and months. A while back, I experienced a separation that left me reeling. My partner, after 17 years of marriage, blindsided me with the news that he was done. As I reached…
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Navigating the Challenging Moments of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast On those tough days of motherhood, don’t tell me, “You’re not alone,” because right now, I feel completely isolated. Both kids are on the kitchen floor, wailing over a tiny red truck, their cries piercing through the air like little needles against my skin. Please refrain from saying, “This too shall pass,”…
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Engaging Your Teen in a Conversation About Suicide
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of parenting a teenager can be daunting, and discussing sensitive topics, especially suicide, can feel overwhelming. One afternoon, while driving my 14-year-old son, Alex, to soccer practice, he caught me off guard with a question that shifted my focus entirely: “Mom, can we talk about suicide for a minute?”…
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It’s Absolutely Fine to Seek Help from Our Kids on Tough Days
Get Pregnant Fast Today was one of those days where everything felt overwhelming. Between battling a nasty cold, the chaos of current events, and the constant mental noise, I just wanted to retreat to bed and hide under the blankets. The reality, however, is that life doesn’t pause when a parent is feeling down. The…
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6 Reasons I Won’t Offer Divorce Advice to Friends
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate this new chapter of my life, I’ve noticed many friends facing their own crossroads. Daily, I receive requests for divorce advice, but my response remains the same: I can’t help you with that. However, I can certainly offer a bottle of wine. Here’s why I choose not to give…
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Navigating Motherhood Without a Maternal Guide
Get Pregnant Fast This past summer, while enjoying a sunny day at the park, I found myself feeding my daughter in a picnic area. As I watched my partner give our son a joyful push on the swings, my attention was drawn to a young mom nearby. She was busy feeding her baby, who was…
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The Luckiest Person in the Waiting Room
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in the waiting room, anticipation filled the air. I was there for my first consultation with a Mohs surgeon, a specialist who would perform a precise microscopically controlled procedure to remove the basal cell skin cancer my dermatologist had found on my forehead. Skin cancer? Really? I felt too…