Tag: compassion
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To the Woman Who Criticized My Parenting After I Shared My Story of Child Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my career, I’ve received my fair share of criticism—comments about my appearance and my voice have been par for the course as a news anchor. Initially, it was tough to accept that not everyone would resonate with who I am. Yet, as I’ve matured, my confidence has only grown. I’ve learned…
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Why You Should Refrain from Judging the Mom of a Mean Girl
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, it’s easy to fall into the trap of judging the mom of a mean girl. I’ve been there myself, believing that the fruit doesn’t fall far from the tree. However, life has a way of throwing unexpected challenges our way, and sometimes you find yourself with a…
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Embracing Charity Over Self During the Holiday Season
Get Pregnant Fast The sight of someone begging on the street can be a stark reminder of the world around us, and it’s one that has haunted me for years. This isn’t just about a single person with a cardboard sign; it’s about the nagging guilt that I’m not doing enough to help those who…
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Teaching My Kids That Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Get Pregnant Fast Just the other night, my partner and I found ourselves working late, which meant we skipped our usual grocery run. On the way home, he reminded me that our kitchen was practically empty, save for a few cat and dog treats, the last remnants of what used to be a loaf of…
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Navigating the Challenges of Parenting an Autistic Child: Embracing My Emotions
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks back, I was in a session with my therapist, recounting a particularly intense meltdown my daughter had. She listened intently and advised me, “Make compassion your focus during these moments.” At that moment, I thought to myself, “Is she serious?” My daughter, who has autism, can have meltdowns that…
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Every Expecting Mother Has the Right to Vent—So Let’s Embrace It
Get Pregnant Fast Whatever happened to showing some empathy toward expectant mothers? It seems that everywhere I turn—social media, comment sections, major publications—people are telling women like me to just stop talking about the challenges of pregnancy. The excuses they come up with are both baffling and rude. Honestly, I’m fed up with being told…