Tag: personal story
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Why I’m Grateful for Strong Reproductive Rights in My State
Get Pregnant Fast In recent months, we’ve witnessed a relentless wave of challenges to women’s reproductive rights. As a woman and a mother, this constant assault has left me both angry and worried, especially given my personal experiences with these rights. The thought of such fundamental rights being eroded is deeply unsettling. So, why do…
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Unmasking the Deceptive Nature of Depression: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Collins Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 14, 2015 It feels strange to openly discuss my personal struggles with depression. In fact, I’ve never even uttered that word in relation to myself until now. It’s a term that feels almost foreign. I don’t fit the stereotype of someone battling…
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Postpartum Depression: It Gets Better
Get Pregnant Fast There were signs I should have noticed, like when I craved a plate of sushi more than I wanted to cradle my newborn daughter. Or when I found myself in tears, lashing out at my partner while attempting to secure our three-day-old in her car seat for the first time. I should…
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The Mississippi Hat That Concealed the Pain
Get Pregnant Fast During my freshman year of college, I quietly slipped into a middle seat in a bustling classroom. As I stared down at my notebook, I began to jot notes about rocks and some science I clearly failed to remember, as I can’t even recall what class it was. Hiding my unkempt ponytail…
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I Regret The Name I Chose For My Child
Get Pregnant Fast You’d think nine months would be ample time to settle on a baby name, right? Well, apparently, that wasn’t the case for me. When my daughter was just a month old, I looked down at her tiny, scrunched-up face and realized, “She is definitely not a ‘Presley’.” Oh, the regret! We had…
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Understanding the Impact of 9/11 on Our Lives
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Kids, I don’t personally know anyone who lost their life that day, and some might argue that this makes my perspective on September 11, 2001, less valid. However, I was just an everyday individual heading to work like anyone else. As the anniversary of that tragic day approaches, it strikes me…
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Regretting Motherhood: My Love for My Child Doesn’t Change My Feelings of Regret
Get Pregnant Fast What does it feel like to have regrets about becoming a parent? This is my personal journey, and it’s worth sharing. I meticulously planned my pregnancy, convinced I wanted a child so much that I married the first man who showed interest in starting a family with me. Deep down, I knew…
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Navigating Compromise Cake: A Journey with My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast When I stumbled upon an old, weathered index card labeled “Compromise Cake,” my mind raced with questions about whether my mother ever made it. And if she did, did she ever indulge in a slice? The woman I knew was fiercely determined, and by the time I came along as the fourth…
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My Struggle with Gambling Addiction and Its Consequences
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday, an unexpected event reopened an old wound—a wound that had never really healed. A courageous friend shared her heart-wrenching story with me, and it hit me like a punch to the gut. That familiar, nauseating feeling is something I know all too well. I’ll explain why in just a moment. When…