Tag: fear
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No More Clowns This Halloween, I’m Serious!
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, fellow parents! It’s time we have a chat about clowns. Seriously, can we just agree to keep them out of Halloween this year? There’s enough going on in the world without the added anxiety of clowns lurking in the shadows, ready to jump out at us or worse, trying to lure…
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I Refuse to Let Fear Shape My Daughter’s Future
Get Pregnant Fast Fear is a powerful emotion that I absolutely despise. It has a way of clinging to us, haunting our thoughts, and influencing our decisions. I’ve seen how fear can manifest in various forms—some constructive, but many debilitating. Recently, a tragic incident occurred at a peaceful neighborhood park near my home—a shooting in…
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Reassuring Our American Daughter About Her Persian-American Heritage
Get Pregnant Fast In a quiet moment last night, my wife, who has been my partner for over three decades, entered the living room where I was immersed in preparing for a discussion on American literature, specifically Henry James’s “The Art of Fiction.” My focus on the rich themes of democracy and truth in literature…
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The Overwhelming Nature of Parenthood: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when I felt invincible, approaching life with a carefree attitude and hardly a care in the world. I’d laugh at danger, dismissing fear with a casual wave. Fear? Not in my vocabulary! But then life threw me the ultimate curveball: I became a parent. The moment I realized…
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What My 5-Year-Old Taught Me About Fear and Courage
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, one of the most significant challenges I face is the need to slow down and appreciate the lessons my children offer, regardless of how messy or chaotic life can get. I recently had a conversation with my 5-year-old, Noah, about taking the training wheels off his bike. I wanted…
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Learning to Embrace My Blessings Instead of Fearing the Worst
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Jan. 25, 2023 When life is genuinely going well, you’d think the only thing left to do is savor it. However, I’ve found myself doing quite the opposite, and it turns out I’m not alone in this experience. It’s reassuring to know that others share similar feelings, and we all deserve…
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A Morning of Anxiety in a City on Edge
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I sent my husband into a city on edge. It’s unsettling to think about, especially after the alarming news that broke last Saturday night, when I was finally unwinding with my husband after putting the kids to bed. My phone buzzed with reports of an explosion in Chelsea, Manhattan. Having…