Tag: trauma
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What Awaits Beyond the Pain
Get Pregnant Fast In the insightful book, Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind, psychologists Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire delve into the aftermath of life-altering trauma. They observe, “The more we are shaken, the more we must let go of our former selves and assumptions, and begin again from the…
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Understanding the Impact of “20 Minutes of Action” on Abuse Survivors
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent case that sparked outrage, a young man named Jason Mitchell was released from prison after serving only three months for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. His father, Mark Mitchell, infamously stated that this lenient sentence was merely a “steep price to pay for 20 minutes of action.” The phrase…
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Natural Birth Left Me Traumatized
Get Pregnant Fast Experiencing an unmedicated natural birth was one of the most harrowing moments of my life. Traumatic. Unbearable. Distressing. Even ten months after giving birth without medication, the memories still evoke panic in my mind and discomfort in my body. Choosing to give birth without an epidural was never on my agenda. Some…
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Trigger Warnings: Essential Tools That Deserve Respect
Get Pregnant Fast Nine years ago, my close friend, Emma, visited me for a weekend getaway. We had been looking forward to this time together, as she lives over five hours away. Our agenda included visiting a psychic and gathering supplies at Walmart for a crafting marathon. As we strolled through the store, I noticed…