Tag: resilience
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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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Separation Doesn’t Always Equate to Sadness
Get Pregnant Fast March 15, 2023 Navigating the topic of marital separation can be tricky, especially when discussing it openly with friends and family. I’m no stranger to this; I’ve shared my own experiences before, and the responses often flooded in. Many messages suggested that my marriage faltered due to a lack of effort or…
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Parents Know How to Rally
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a phrase that many parents hear ad nauseam, yet its truth remains undeniable: Parenting is a 24/7 job. There are no sick days, no vacation breaks, and weekends often blur into the same relentless routine. Parents are on duty every minute of every day. Sure, we made the conscious choice to…
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Mental Illness Isn’t ‘Laziness.’ Battling Mental Health Challenges Is Exhausting.
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself wishing I could fit the mold of a “typical” partner. I long for the ability to maintain a tidy home, whip up delicious meals, bake treats, and host gatherings. Unfortunately, my reality is far from that ideal. My living space often feels chaotic, cooking is a rarity, baking…
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Dear Emma,
Get Pregnant Fast It was on your older brother Noah’s 7th birthday that your dad and I discovered you were on the way. We had longed for this moment, and our anticipation to welcome you into our family was overwhelming. The instant we learned about you, our hearts were filled with love, and we began…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to Parents Like This Brave Sandy Hook Advocate Working to Ensure Our Kids’ Safety
Get Pregnant Fast I sat at my kitchen counter for my first call with Laura Harris, the founder of Safe and Sound Schools. My kids were unusually quiet, absorbed in their screens and indulging in too many cheesy puffs. I felt an odd sense of excitement about our conversation. Discussing safety and violence prevention with…
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Still Boston Strong: Reflections on Resilience and Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “There was a bad man running around town, but the police got him.” These words from my daughter echo in my mind two years after the tragic events of the Boston Marathon Bombing. At nearly three years old when it happened, I never imagined she would hold on to such vivid memories…
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Meet Leo Thompson, Your New Life Coach
Get Pregnant Fast When Leo Thompson was just two years old, he faced unimaginable challenges after a severe sepsis infection resulted in multiple organ failure, leading to the amputation of his hands and feet. After enduring two years of dialysis, he received a life-saving kidney transplant from his mother, Emily Davis. Leo’s early years were…