Tag: accountability
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Uber Driver Abandons Laboring Mom, Still Charges Her
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine being in the throes of labor, desperately needing a ride to the hospital, only to be left stranded by your Uber driver. This nightmarish situation became a reality for Melanie and Jason, a couple in New York City, when their Uber driver refused to take them because he was concerned about…
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The Tax March is Scheduled for April 15: Here’s Why I’m Participating
Get Pregnant Fast Once upon a time, back when I was 28, I found myself as the plaintiff in a small claims court case against the Oregon Department of Revenue. They claimed I owed them money from a period when I was living and paying taxes in California. Armed only with my Los Angeles apartment…
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Yes, I Owe My Kids An Apology
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be upfront—I have a character flaw that can be quite challenging: I have a short fuse. When you mix that with my perfectionist tendencies, which I’m constantly working to temper, it’s not uncommon for me to find myself in the wrong. I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve had…
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My Struggle with Gambling Addiction and Its Consequences
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday, an unexpected event reopened an old wound—a wound that had never really healed. A courageous friend shared her heart-wrenching story with me, and it hit me like a punch to the gut. That familiar, nauseating feeling is something I know all too well. I’ll explain why in just a moment. When…
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I’m Over the Excuses for My Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast We all have that one friend who constantly needs justification. “He’s usually not like this,” or “You’ll get to know his quirks eventually,” or “He has a unique sense of humor.” Eventually, it becomes clear that, despite your friendship, those explanations start feeling excessive. Perhaps it’s time for that person to own…
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5 Essential Tips to Get Ready for Parenting Teens Now
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting teens can be an exhilarating experience. They are at a fascinating crossroads, merging childhood innocence with the complexities of adulthood. At times, they can be both insightful and perplexing. This duality makes parenting during these years a more mentally demanding task than when they were younger. To ease the journey ahead,…
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Father of Shooting Victim Criticizes Trump’s Comments on Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant and powerful response, a father who lost his son to gun violence has taken issue with Donald Trump’s recent remarks regarding firearms. The Republican presidential candidate sparked outrage last week when his comments suggested a dangerous interpretation of the Second Amendment. Following backlash, Trump claimed his words were misinterpreted,…
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6 Ways Motherhood Enhanced My Resume
Get Pregnant Fast Losing my job while on maternity leave was a challenge I never anticipated. Before you grab your pitchforks, let me clarify: I took a two-and-a-half-year hiatus from my role as an educator in New York, which is more common in my field than you might think. However, in the time between the…