Tag: resilience
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The Gift of Silence: Navigating Miscarriage with Unspoken Understanding
Get Pregnant Fast My first experience with miscarriage was a perplexing blend of confusion and fleeting sadness. My partner and I had barely begun to process the excitement of a positive pregnancy test when the loss came crashing down, leaving us both stunned and bewildered. We didn’t discuss it much; I shed a few tears…
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Motherhood Awakened Me From My Deep Depression
Get Pregnant Fast I spent three years of my existence in a fog. After battling major depressive disorder for nearly a decade, my mind, heart, and body reached a breaking point. At just 23 years old, I felt utterly exhausted — worn out from the facade I had been maintaining. Emotionally drained, completely adrift, and…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to Those Who Disrupt the Cycle of Abuse
Get Pregnant Fast There are true champions among us, often disguised as everyday parents. These remarkable individuals juggle the daily grind of parenting—changing diapers, packing lunches, and tucking little ones in at night—all while quietly battling unseen demons. My father was one such champion. For much of my childhood, I was unaware of his struggles,…
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The Nine Stages of Enduring a Mom Cold
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all heard about the infamous “Man Cold,” where grown men seem to turn into whiny toddlers over something as trivial as a sniffle. Let’s be real, as a mom, I’ve certainly experienced a version of this, too. When illness strikes my household, I find myself juggling the demands of cleaning, caring…
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Please Stop Referring to Me as ‘The Coast Guard Burlington Rape Victim.’ That Is Not My Identity.
Get Pregnant Fast I parked next to the blue Subaru Outback with its distinctive Vermont green license plates. Living with post-traumatic stress disorder means I am always hyper-aware of my surroundings. After retrieving my yoga mat from the trunk, I entered my beloved yoga studio. I unrolled my mat in my usual spot, at the…
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Why I’m Going Back to College in My 40s
Get Pregnant Fast I’m 44 years old, a mother of two, and I’ve navigated through life’s rollercoaster filled with ups and downs. From the joy of bringing two beautiful children into the world to the heartache of miscarriages, I’ve faced significant challenges. I’ve relocated to a new state, experienced a divorce, lost a home, and…
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How Much Should We ‘Coddle’ Our Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like a tightrope walk when it comes to the question of how much support we should give our children. Take, for instance, my friend Emma, a powerhouse who raised four daughters. She’s the type who never backs down from a challenge—whether it was playing three varsity sports in…
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The Club of Lost Mothers: A Reflection on Parental Absence in Stories
Get Pregnant Fast Note: Jamie Rivers, a writer and advocate for parental awareness, has faced the challenges of ALS since her diagnosis in 2012. In honor of her journey, contributions can be made at speed4jamie.com. Recently, while browsing at the grocery store, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking article in The Atlantic titled “Why are all…