Tag: empathy
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Reflections from My Twenties: A Letter to Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parents, As someone who once stood on the other side of the table as a job coach and prevocational teacher, I owe you an apology. I’m sorry for not fully grasping what it means to be a parent, especially when navigating the complexities of autism. While I always cared for my…
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The Dual Nature of High Empathy: A Blessing and a Burden
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, I had a heartfelt conversation with a friend about the challenges of parenting, the rollercoaster of life, and the chaotic state of the world. After I shared my emotional struggles and compared notes on our feelings, she remarked, “I think you might experience emotions more intensely than others.”…
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Third Graders Warn Classmate He’ll Be ‘Sent Home’ If Trump Wins
Get Pregnant Fast In a disconcerting reflection of current political climates, a mother recently shared a troubling incident involving her son in third grade. This event underscores how the messages propagated by political figures like Trump are permeating the minds of children. Shaun Carter, a writer for a prominent news outlet, highlighted the mom’s post…
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To the Kind Woman Who Showed Understanding for My Crying Toddler on the Airplane
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Kind Stranger, When you willingly switched seats so a gentleman could sit closer to his family, you unexpectedly found yourself sitting across the aisle from us. Your long, dark hair cascading over your shoulder as you settled in with a book and a coffee, you created an organized little space that…
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To Those Observing My Parenting Journey, Please Show Compassion
Get Pregnant Fast When a parent ventures into public with their young child, and chaos ensues—think crying, screaming, darting around, and full-on meltdowns—it can feel like the world is watching. But the truth is, most people are preoccupied with their own lives. I often remind myself that, in the grand scheme of things, my child’s…
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Everything I Never Wanted to Know About Vaginas
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: I’m relieved not to be a woman. From my perspective, being a woman comes with a whole lot of challenges. Now, don’t start throwing your protest signs just yet. I adore women—especially one in particular, my wife. However, when I observe the struggles women face, including…
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An Open Letter to “Perfect” Parents: Let Go of the Blame
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parents, It’s time to stop the cycle of blame and shame towards one another. Let’s rewind a bit. Thirty-five years ago, a mother shopping at a department store briefly left her 6-year-old son, Adam, to check out some lamps. Tragically, Adam was later abducted, leading to heart-wrenching consequences for his family.…
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The Shared Grief of Loss: A Personal Reflection on Suicide
Get Pregnant Fast Suicide. It’s a heavy term that carries an immense weight. When I first heard the news, I felt an overwhelming sense of sadness and a nagging curiosity. What had happened? Where was the body? As I drove my usual route to daycare, I passed by the park and saw police cars, yellow…