Tag: acceptance
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Teen’s Heartwarming Coming Out Celebration: A Model for Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, our primary responsibility is to ensure our children feel cherished, supported, and accepted for who they are. A remarkable example of this took place recently in New Jersey, where a family threw an unforgettable Pride party for their teenage daughter to honor her coming out. Meet Mia, a 17-year-old from…
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Ashton Parker: “My Spouse Arrived in This Nation on a Refugee Visa”
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful statement against recent immigration policies, actor Ashton Parker has publicly criticized the fear-driven narrative surrounding immigration. “We have never been a nation built on fear,” he expressed on social media, reflecting on the importance of acceptance and diversity. Parker’s wife, Lilly, came to the United States on a refugee…
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What the Marriage Equality Decision Means to Me
Get Pregnant Fast I was overjoyed when I heard the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming marriage equality. That Friday morning, my children were with me, and their curiosity about my excitement couldn’t be ignored. I did my best to explain why this decision mattered, emphasizing how it ensured our friends—many of whom are part of the…
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Embracing My Body: A Journey Beyond Weight
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I stumbled upon a meme that resonated with me in such a profound way. It featured a hefty guy on a surfboard, declaring, “When you throw in the towel on your diet and just say ‘forget it, I’m fat.’” Honestly, they could have slapped a picture of me right there—it felt…
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Ask Me Anything: Navigating Parenting with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast When my son first began kindergarten with the assistance of a dedicated aide, I was met with the phrase, “He looks so normal,” countless times. And yes, he does appear to be typical—whatever that means. He looks like any other child, without any visible signs of difference. I would nod in agreement,…
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How to Foster an Open Environment for Your Teen to Come Out
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you may have an inkling about your child’s sexual orientation even before they fully understand it themselves. I once found myself in a similar position with my daughter, Mia. The journey to create a supportive space for her to express her identity was filled with both triumphs and challenges.…
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Finally, I’m Learning to Love My Body
Get Pregnant Fast Something has shifted in my mindset, and I can’t quite put my finger on what triggered it. Recently, while changing clothes, I caught a glimpse of my naked reflection. I paused and truly observed myself for the first time in many years—a daunting task that typically ended in disappointment and self-criticism. For…
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Letting Go of My Homeownership Aspirations
Get Pregnant Fast Back in 2006, when I was expecting my first child, my partner and I made the decision to leave Brooklyn for a suburban town on the border of Queens and Long Island. Armed with some money I had inherited, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to invest in a small co-op…
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Tolerance Is Not A Virtue
Get Pregnant Fast Just the other day, while giving my son a bath, we found ourselves chatting about the classic animated film, Robin Hood. He mentioned he enjoyed it, aside from the ending where the characters share a kiss and get married. “You know, you might want to get married one day…” “I think I…