Tag: coping mechanisms
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I Was a Teen Who Self-Harmed: How My Family’s Love Made All the Difference
Get Pregnant Fast I can’t pinpoint the moment the thought first crossed my mind. Perhaps it was in the hallways of high school or on a popular teen drama. What I did know was that I was desperately seeking a release. It was less about the pain, and more about feeling something—anything, really. It wasn’t…
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Excuse My Colorful Language, But I’m a Proud Profanity Enthusiast and That’s Not Changing Anytime Soon
Get Pregnant Fast As I’ve journeyed through life, I’ve learned to embrace certain truths about myself. For one, I prefer my coffee at a lukewarm temperature, and let’s just say I’m not a fan of smoothies or kale. Finding jeans that fit my curvy shape is always a challenge, and turtlenecks? They make me look…
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The Hilarious Parents of Twitter on Why We All Could Use a Drink
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to navigating the chaos of parenthood, nothing quite hits the spot like a drink at the end of a long day. After enduring toddler tantrums and the relentless demands of small children, pouring yourself a generous glass of wine (or bourbon, beer, or even moonshine—we don’t discriminate) can make…
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Why I Embrace the F Word in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I received a comment on my social media post that was largely positive, but it did come with a question: “Why do you use the F word? Your family seems lovely, and I’d prefer not to hear your children say it.” That got me thinking. First off, let me clarify: while…
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7 Hard-Earned Lessons About Grief
Get Pregnant Fast I have a confession to share: just yesterday, I found myself crying on the floor, still in my pajamas. My computer was open, Netflix was playing, and for a good two hours, I sobbed my way through an Adam Sandler film. It’s hard to say if this is a new peak of…