Tag: empathy
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What If It Were My Child? Understanding the Perspective of Another Mother
Get Pregnant Fast March 7, 2023 Even after two years, the haunting image of that small body lying face down on the beach lingers in my mind. Initially, I steered clear of the photo, not wanting to invade the grief of another. I believed that simply hearing the heartbreaking story was sufficient. But when I…
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An Open Letter to Parents of Children with Allergies from a Parent Without Allergies
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Allergy Parents, Let me begin by acknowledging something important: I can only imagine your reality. In fact, I can only hypothetically grasp it. The truth is, I’ve never experienced the challenges of being a parent to a child with allergies. I can’t truly comprehend the constant anxiety you face daily, worrying…
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Why Gwyneth’s Food Stamp Challenge Frustrates Me
Get Pregnant Fast I felt a flicker of annoyance when Gwyneth Paltrow announced her Food Stamp Challenge on Twitter. Honestly, I’ve never been a fan of hers, so my reaction was probably predictable. But then I stumbled upon a Huffington Post piece that aimed to defend her stance, which only fueled my irritation. This so-called…
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You Don’t Need to Pity Me for Having All Boys
Get Pregnant Fast I find it hard to believe that someone would approach me in a grocery store and say, “I’m so sorry you don’t have red hair,” or “Your outfit is nice, but it could really use a scarf.” That would be ridiculous, right? For a complete stranger to criticize me based solely on…
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Let’s Stop Judging Parents for Their Kids’ Public Tantrums
Get Pregnant Fast One morning on our way to grab some donuts, my 2-year-old decided to have an all-out meltdown. I had promised my older kids a treat for being so helpful around the house, and I didn’t want to punish them just because their little brother was struggling. So, we opted for the drive-thru…