Tag: empathy
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A Toast to Dads Raising Their Sons to Be Good, Decent Men
Get Pregnant Fast In a year as tumultuous as 2016, it’s challenging to find a silver lining. However, one positive outcome has been the spotlight on the pressing issues plaguing our society. Like that unique light an aesthetician employs to reveal blemishes during a facial, we can no longer ignore the glaring issues of sexism…
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Seeking a Realm of Compassion and Awe
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where differences are celebrated rather than stigmatized, I envision a place where my son, Lucas, is part of a diverse community. Here, variations in abilities and characteristics are not labeled as afflictions or disabilities. Instead, the idiosyncrasies that make each individual unique are embraced and cherished. The true measure…
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Why Those Who Think Staying Home with Kids Isn’t ‘Work’ Should Rethink Their Stance
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, you’d think the notion that raising children is a full-time job would be universally accepted. Yet, astonishingly, some individuals still believe that parenting is little more than lounging around and enjoying life—perhaps while snacking on bon bons (seriously, what even are those? Do they come in bulk at Costco?).…
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Why Addicts Deserve Empathy and Compassion — Not Judgment and Shame
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, addiction is a pervasive issue that affects countless individuals and families. It’s essential to cultivate empathy and compassion for those struggling with this disease, rather than resorting to judgment and shame, which only exacerbate their suffering. My friend, Dr. Jake, is a dedicated physician who encounters the harsh realities…
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Read Books (But Don’t Eat Them) Before Bedtime
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I had a nightly ritual of diving into books from the comfort of my bed. My childhood bedroom was illuminated by a streetlight right outside my window, providing enough glow for me to get lost in my stories, even when my lamp was off. (For the record, I don’t…
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Real Men Stand Up for Women During Their Periods
Get Pregnant Fast Who would’ve guessed that a simple photo of a 15-year-old boy holding menstrual products would capture widespread attention? Or that a young man would actually care about the challenges faced by his female peers during their monthly cycles? Enter Alex Rivera, a tenth-grade student from Miami. With a close-knit group of female…
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How Can We Teach Our Children the Value of Forgiveness?
Get Pregnant Fast I was nearly done, reveling in the warmth of the water and contemplating the day’s agenda, when I suddenly heard the unmistakable sound of blocks tumbling down followed by loud wails. My daughter, in a state of distress, rushed up the stairs, eager to inform me of her brother’s latest misdeed. I…
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Not All Pregnancies Are Created Equal
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be an incredibly unique experience, and I can say that from personal experience. My first pregnancy was the kind that others often envy. I was one of those rare women who didn’t endure morning sickness. I didn’t gain excessive weight, and my skin had that radiant glow. I felt fantastic,…