Tag: emotional health
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The Day I Strayed from My Parenting Principles
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I experienced spankings that left a lasting impression on me. I can vividly recall the last time it happened. My cousin and I were engrossed in a game of Girl Talk, and one of the dares prompted us to make a prank call. With the old-school portable phone in…
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Tending to the Garden: The Importance of Marriage Maintenance
Get Pregnant Fast I was engaged in a light-hearted text conversation with an old friend, Jessica, when she casually mentioned her new life as a single mom. I was sitting next to my wife, Sarah, on a plane, just returning from our 11th anniversary celebration on a Caribbean cruise. I quickly typed back, eager for…
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When It’s Time to Move On from a Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I experienced the painful loss of a close friend—a best friend, to be exact. It wasn’t due to a tragic event; it felt more like a breakup. Yet, the emotional impact was significant, leaving me grappling with a whirlwind of anger, sadness, guilt, and bitterness. At the time,…
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To the Expecting Mom Struggling with Pregnancy: You Are Not Alone
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, we often celebrate transparency and honesty, yet we can also be harsh and dismissive when someone shares their struggles. I learned this firsthand after I opened up about my own challenges with pregnancy. I found myself overwhelmed not just by physical discomfort but also by emotional turmoil, and when…
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Understanding Childhood Depression: A Hidden Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast It all started when I was in second grade. Suddenly, I found myself feeling isolated; the friends I thought I had seemed to vanish. I was in tears constantly, consumed by worries that seemed trivial to adults but weighed heavily on my young mind—like obsessing over homework or fixating on an offhand…
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The Question That Weighs Heavily on My Heart
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, there exists a question that many might consider innocent, yet for some, it carries a weight that can be unbearable. “Are you planning to have more children?” This inquiry often arises when I’m out with my 2½-year-old daughter, and while it may seem harmless, it triggers a…
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The Anxiety and Guilt of New Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As winter rolled in, I found myself on an unexpected journey of head-gazing — not out of boredom, but rather a curious fixation on the shapes of strangers’ heads. It was a peculiar pastime I’d never considered before. I began to wonder if those with rounder heads were perceived as more approachable…
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Men and Miscarriage: The Silent Grief of Dads
Get Pregnant Fast As a father of two wonderful daughters, my life is filled with the colors of pink bows, baby dolls, and an endless soundtrack of Disney songs. My older daughter resembles me with her blue eyes and laid-back attitude, while the younger one embodies her mother’s olive skin and determined spirit. For the…
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How I Guided My Kids Through Understanding and Coping with Death
Get Pregnant Fast Before my husband’s mother, Margaret, passed away at the age of 74, she gathered her family in her cozy living room, wrapped in her favorite lavender shawl. “Being able to say goodbye is a true gift,” she said, her gaze lingering on each of us. A gift? I thought. You are leaving…
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First Baby: A Joyful Experience or a Recipe for Regret? Science Says It’s Complicated
Get Pregnant Fast Recent research has unveiled a surprising truth about parenthood: having your first baby can significantly diminish your happiness, even more so than divorce or the death of a partner. This might sound shocking, but the findings come from a comprehensive study that examined the emotional toll of becoming a parent. Researchers set…