Tag: recovery
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I Used to Be a Smug Know-It-All About My First Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Until recently, I had a rather inflated sense of my own prowess when it came to pregnancy. About seven months ago, I found myself shaking my head at the many complaints I heard from other expectant mothers. Surely, I thought, I was just exceptionally skilled at navigating this journey, while the rest…
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Grieving My Son, Jamie Carter, to Heroin: A Warrior Mom’s Journey to Help Others
Get Pregnant Fast Jamie Lee Carter passed away on February 19, 2015, from a heroin overdose in his Los Angeles home at just 30 years old. He was my son, a brilliant comedian with a bright future ahead of him. Growing up in a comfortable suburban neighborhood, Jamie was what you might call a “nice…
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Coming Out of the Recovery Closet: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast “Hi, I’m Sarah, and I’m a recovering alcoholic.” These words, once so easy to share in the supportive atmosphere of recovery rooms, now make me feel vulnerable as I write them down. As someone who has worked hard to achieve sobriety, I realize how few people in my daily life are aware…
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Confronting the Deceptions I Believed
Get Pregnant Fast Today marked a significant milestone in my journey. While I didn’t conquer a mountain or witness the end of days, I experienced a profound moment in Burlington, Vermont—I attended my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. For the past six months of sobriety, I had avoided AA meetings, clinging to a myriad of justifications.…
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8 Essential Preparations for Expecting a Baby at 40
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is an exciting journey, and starting this adventure at 40 can bring its own unique set of experiences. As someone who welcomed my first child at 38 and my second at 40, I can assure you that while there are some challenges, the joys of motherhood far outweigh them. Here are…
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10 Surprising Aspects of Undergoing a C-Section
Get Pregnant Fast After experiencing labor at just 35 weeks, I found myself in the hospital, enduring stalled contractions and an unyielding 4 centimeters of dilation. Two weeks later, despite the intense contractions, I wasn’t able to deliver my twins naturally, leading me to the unexpected world of C-sections. While I had done my research,…
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Shannon McCall Shares Heartfelt Update on Her Final Round of Chemotherapy
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching Instagram post, actress Shannon McCall recently shared a significant milestone in her battle against breast cancer—her final chemotherapy treatment. Since her diagnosis nearly two years ago, Shannon has been remarkably open about her journey, detailing the struggles and triumphs associated with radiation and chemotherapy. In her latest post, she…
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Us vs. Them: Why Sobriety Didn’t Save Our Marriage Like I Hoped
Get Pregnant Fast But my optimism was misplaced. Our seemingly perfect union lasted a mere week. Just one week of reassurance and happiness. One week where the promise of an alcohol-free future felt tangible. However, it wasn’t that Jake returned to drinking—he was nearing a year of sobriety. The real challenge lay within me, as…
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Overcoming Postpartum Depression: My Journey to Healing
Get Pregnant Fast Postpartum depression is a very real challenge that many women face. When I welcomed my first child, I experienced the usual emotional ups and downs—everything felt fresh and bewildering, compounded by sleepless nights. But the arrival of my second child was a completely different experience that hit me hard. My anxiety began…
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Healing from Postpartum Depression: Waiting for the Scars to Fade
Get Pregnant Fast The sun shone brightly that late October afternoon as I arrived at the hospital. My husband, Jake, approached the car, and I shifted into park. “How long do you think you’ll be?” he asked, concern etched on his face. “I’m not sure, maybe about 20 minutes,” I replied, assuring him I’d text…