Tag: emotional healing
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A Heartfelt Letter to My Sister After Her Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emily, Today, you received the most heart-wrenching news. You went in for your ultrasound appointment with hopes high, only to be met with the devastating truth that the pregnancy we were all so excited about isn’t viable. It’s a cruel twist of fate that this has happened to you, just as…
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Embracing the Journey of Adopting an Older Child
Get Pregnant Fast Eleven months ago, our lives changed forever when we welcomed our daughter into our home through a direct adoption from the foster care system. She was nine years old and had spent the previous six months in a group facility. The moment we met her in the administrative office, I felt an…
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Navigating the Silent Grief of Miscarriage and Stillbirth
Get Pregnant Fast In a world that often celebrates success and achievements, the journey of motherhood can be unexpectedly painful. My academic accomplishments were impressive: a high school valedictorian, magna cum laude graduate from a prestigious university, and holder of multiple advanced degrees. Yet, when it came to the experience of motherhood, I faced a…
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Navigating Guilt and Fear During Pregnancy After a Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast When I experienced my miscarriage in 2007, it was a painful event that felt like a solitary struggle. I remember leaving the doctor’s office after the heartbreaking news and trying to close that chapter of my life. I chose not to share my feelings, understanding that it was a tough topic for…
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My Partner Was Unfaithful, Yet I Chose to Stay
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 28, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 31, 2016 I’ve seen infidelity unfold in real life, leading to both breakups and reconciliations. I’ve witnessed countless portrayals of affairs on television, sometimes to the point where I felt desensitized. Conversations with friends have revolved around what we would do if our partners strayed,…
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Coping with the Heartbreak of Miscarriage: A Personal Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Just weeks after conception, I experienced the loss of my first child, leaving me in a state of profound sorrow and confusion. I faced this tumultuous period without guidance, wishing for someone to provide insight on how to navigate such an emotional upheaval. Months later, I endured a second miscarriage. This time,…
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5 Realities of Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic (ACOA) and a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast I walked into my first Al-Anon meeting at the age of 22, feeling a mix of apprehension and hope. After countless hours searching through self-help books, I came to the painful realization that my personality quirks and dysfunctional traits stemmed from growing up in a household with an alcoholic father. For years,…
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Missing Mom: Four Years of Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 28, 2015 Today marks the fourth anniversary of my mother’s passing. It’s hard to believe that 1,460 days have gone by since she left this world. While I’ve learned to navigate my life without her—no longer bursting into tears while making beds, strolling through the…
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An Ectopic Pregnancy Turned My Life Upside Down, And I’m Still Healing
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always been a private person, but recent events have forced me to reconsider my silence. An unexpected journey brought me to my knees, leaving me in desperate need of support and shared experiences. Unfortunately, every search led me to unsettling conclusions, making me feel like I was on the brink of…
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The Daddy Dilemma: Navigating the Questions of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 14, 2014 Originally Published: September 9, 2012 I find myself fielding the “Daddy Question” about once a week. Initially, it made me cringe—I was uncertain how to respond and worried that a wrong answer might leave my children emotionally scarred for life. I imagined a future where we’d be sitting…