Tag: advocacy
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Navigating Food Allergies: A Parent’s Frustration with Chuck E. Cheese
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: Chuck E. Cheese, I have some serious feelings about you. Now, before I dive deeper, let me clarify: this is merely my personal opinion and doesn’t aim to sway the multitude of fans that adore you. I completely understand why parents choose to host birthday parties…
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Embracing Feminism: My Journey of Acceptance and Advocacy
Get Pregnant Fast When I first met my partner, he seemed to embody the ideals of feminism far better than I did. While I believed in the fundamental principle of gender equality, I often hesitated to voice my thoughts. Like many young women, I craved approval and acceptance. In conversations about pay disparity and systemic…
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Navigating the Journey of Raising a Special Needs Child
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Parker Updated: Jan. 7, 2016 Originally Published: Jan. 16, 2013 I stood among a group of 30 others, soaking in insights from experts about running. Of course, being deaf meant I wasn’t able to hear much, so I focused on the shoes instead. I practiced diligently, sprinting around tracks, pathways,…
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Championing Change: A Call to Action for Women in Politics
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where political discourse often devolves into partisanship, Senator Emily Reynolds (D-CA) stands out as a beacon of hope. Her recent remarks encapsulate the essence of public service: “If we’re not helping people, then we should go home.” This powerful statement was made in a feature that highlights her unwavering…
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Gaslighting: Understanding Its Impact and Why It Matters
Get Pregnant Fast In the classic film Gaslight from 1944, the iconic actress Ingrid Bergman portrays a woman whose husband attempts to manipulate her into believing she is losing her mind. Spoiler alert: she’s perfectly sane. Her husband’s behavior, however, is a clear example of emotional abuse. The term “gaslighting” has resurfaced in our discussions,…
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Donald Trump: A Trigger for Survivors of Sexual Assault
Get Pregnant Fast My assailant remains faceless. It has been nearly a year since I was attacked by a stranger—someone I had never met before. Thankfully, my memories of that night are hazy, limited to the color of his hair and his ethnicity. Yet, the questions linger: How did this happen? Why me? The emotional…
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10 Reasons Why Having a Mom in Office Would Make Things Happen
Get Pregnant Fast In a world that seems to be throwing a perpetual tantrum, it’s clear we could use a calming presence—someone who knows how to get things done with a firm but loving hand. Enter the idea of having a mom in office. Moms have a unique way of managing chaos, and here’s why…