Tag: healing
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Overcoming Trauma: The Role of Fertility Counseling in PTSD
Trauma comes in many forms and can have a lasting impact on an individual’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being. One type of trauma that is often overlooked is the experience of fertility struggles. For those who are dealing with infertility, the constant disappointment and heartache can take a toll on their mental health and lead…
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Healing from Miscarriage: The Role of Fertility Counseling
Blog Post: Miscarriage is a devastating experience that affects many women and their partners, and it can often leave them feeling lost, alone, and overwhelmed. The loss of a pregnancy can bring up a range of complex emotions, from sadness and grief to guilt and anger. It can also have a significant impact on a…
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The Hidden Sisterhood of Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Miscarriage — it’s a term shrouded in silence, isn’t it? A word often kept to ourselves or whispered among trusted friends, even though nearly one in four women will experience it. If you go through a miscarriage, you find yourself in an unspoken sisterhood that few outsiders dare to discuss and that…
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A Letter to the Wife Who Passed Away
Get Pregnant Fast I can see it in his eyes—the way they light up when he reminisces about you. There’s a depth of sorrow behind those deep green irises, a testament to a love that was profound and transformative. He carries the weight of your loss as if it were a badge of honor, a…
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Remembering the Victims of the Orlando Tragedy: More Than Just Names
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant moment on CNN, the host conveyed the gravity of a heartbreaking event that shook the nation. “We start tonight by honoring the 49 individuals whose lives were tragically taken during the deadliest mass shooting in American history,” he stated, reflecting on the events that transpired at a nightclub that…
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Finding Resilience After Losing My Green Beret Husband in Combat
Get Pregnant Fast The phrase “the shot heard around the world” has historical roots, famously penned by Emerson in relation to the Revolutionary War. Yet, it resonates profoundly with what I experienced just over a year ago on January 5, 2016. Two men stepped into our yard, bordered by the white picket fence, and approached…
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Miscarriage: A Universal Heartache Bridging All Identities
Get Pregnant Fast The journey to parenthood can be filled with unexpected twists and profound grief, a sentiment I’ve come to understand intimately. Just last year, I experienced a miscarriage that reshaped my understanding of loss and love. This pregnancy was not anticipated. In fact, the idea of it seemed far-fetched as I underwent hormone…
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Navigating the Emotional Impact of Past Sexual Abuse During Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is often portrayed as a joyful time, but for those of us with a history of sexual abuse, it can be a mixed bag of emotions. It’s completely normal to feel a range of feelings, from anticipation to anxiety, and it’s important to acknowledge that your past can resurface during this…
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Forgiving My Father for His Abuse: A Journey to Healing
Get Pregnant Fast I still vividly remember my first encounter with him when I was just four years old. It was a traumatic experience marked by pain and tears as he physically abused me. I recall the force of his blows and the vivid bruises left on my small body. My mother would scream and…