Tag: healing
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Overcoming Domestic Violence: My Journey to Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast “Why can’t you just be quiet, you worthless piece of trash?” His words cut through the air, sharp and deliberate. That was his go-to insult, aimed straight at my deepest insecurities. He knew exactly how to hurt me, emphasizing every syllable of “worthless” as if it were a badge of honor he…
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How Postpartum Anxiety Took My Happiness Away
Menu Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast In the last weeks of my first pregnancy, my partner and I endured four long, challenging evenings in birthing classes. During the final session, the focus shifted to postpartum depression (PPD), where we learned about caring for both baby and mother in those delicate weeks following delivery. I distinctly recall…
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21 Lessons From My Sister’s Tragic End
Get Pregnant Fast I can still feel the warmth of your cheek pressed against mine. The scent of your perfume lingers in the air, and your heartbeat resonates with mine—warm, alive, and vibrant. Our roots intertwine, but everything has shifted; the world feels upside down. In the silence of the night, I call out for…
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10 Surprising Truths About Your Postpartum Body
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life after childbirth can be a whirlwind, and while you may have some expectations about what your body will be like post-delivery, prepare for a few surprises. The notion that pregnancy ends the moment your baby arrives is a common misconception. In reality, your body is still undergoing significant changes, and…
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My Mother’s Grief and Depression Ruined Our Relationship
Get Pregnant Fast Before I turned four, my mother opened the door to literacy for me, teaching me to read. By the time I reached five, I was learning to write. During my struggles with spelling in the third and fourth grades, she would quiz me in our retro kitchen, where I’d sit on the…
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Stillbirth: Navigating Life After Losing My Babies
Get Pregnant Fast In my journey, the experience of losing not one, but two babies marked a profound turning point in my life. I was expecting twins—two identical boys to be exact. However, reality unfolded differently than I had envisioned. After my husband and I received the heartbreaking news of our loss, he remarked that…
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Tattoos of Remembrance: A Powerful Way for Women to Share Their Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the emotional landscape after a miscarriage can be incredibly challenging. Many women feel pressured to swiftly move on from their grief, especially if the loss occurred early in the pregnancy. However, what often goes unrecognized is the therapeutic value of openly discussing these experiences. This is precisely why one woman chose…
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Raw and Real: Captivating In-Hospital Self-Portraits Reveal the Face of Depression
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful and unfiltered photo series, artist Mia Caldwell bravely exposes her battles with mental health. Struggling with depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, she chose to document her experiences in a psychiatric hospital rather than conceal them. This candid project not only provided a means of healing for her but also…
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How a Bracelet Became My Symbol of Strength After Losing My Son
Get Pregnant Fast Two weeks after my son, Ethan, passed away, a woman named Sarah handed me a bracelet she had worn for years. Her son, Lucas, had tragically lost his life in an accident two years earlier. I couldn’t help but admire how beautifully she spelled his name—it felt like a connection between us.…
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Babywearing: A Path to Healing Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter entered the world, I was grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic birth, and she was in the NICU. The first 16 hours of her life were spent apart from me, and when we finally reunited, I was eager to feel the love and joy I had long envisioned.…