Tag: emotional healing
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Navigating Motherhood as a Child of Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast My parents separated when I was just five years old. This pivotal moment set off a series of upheavals in my life, including frequent moves, countless school changes, and a cycle of reunions and separations that ultimately led to their divorce. By the time I turned eight, my father had remarried. While…
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Delightful Woodsman Photos That Will Brighten Your Day
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of photography, the trend of “dudeoir” shoots has taken off, and the latest creation is sure to put a smile on your face. It’s 2023, and we’re all here for the charming images of bearded men frolicking in their skivvies. This month, a talented photographer has stepped into the…
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Cuddle Cots: Offering Grieving Families Precious Moments with Their Infants
Get Pregnant Fast Losing an infant is a heart-wrenching experience that no parent should ever have to face. The reality of burying your child is a sorrowful twist in the circle of life. For new mother Sarah Thompson from England, the unimaginable happened when her son, Leo-James, passed away just 18 hours after birth. In…
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I Long for November 12th
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast My best friend is a true warrior. And when I say best friend, I’m not referring to my college roommate (who is fantastic, by the way) or my boyfriend (who is a close second). The friend I’m talking about is my mother—the incredible woman who not only brought me into this…
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The Day I Crossed Paths with My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Eight years ago, I found myself unceremoniously inducted into the Divorce Club—an experience I often joke about, claiming I wanted to stay married while my husband and his new partner had different ideas. This humor often elicits knowing laughter or awkward smiles, depending on who’s listening. Since that chapter began, I’ve faced…
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The Father My Children Have: A Grateful Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my childhood, the memories of my father are few and far between, often blurred like old photographs. They come to me like fragments of a long-forgotten film — I can’t quite distinguish between what’s real and what’s imagined. I recall a kitchen chair that was always empty during…
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Understanding Pregnancy Loss and the Unforeseen Grief That Follows
Get Pregnant Fast This topic is one I’ve mulled over countless times—in my thoughts, journals, midnight prayers, chats with friends, and deep discussions with my partner—but I’ve never shared it so openly. I am truly thankful that we exist in a time where the conversation around pregnancy loss is becoming more normalized. While many aspects…
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Navigating the Journey of Loss: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Last year on this date, I found myself unexpectedly pregnant with my third child. While the news brought a mix of emotions—excitement, confusion, and anxiety—the thought of welcoming another little one into my life was thrilling. Fast forward to today, and my sister-in-law, Emily, is experiencing her first ultrasound at 10 weeks…
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The Shower That Cleansed My Past
Get Pregnant Fast With my oldest now reaching five, it’s been quite some time since I’ve celebrated New Year’s Eve in any meaningful way—six years, to be exact. Between pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the whirlwind of parenting, I’ve mostly let the occasion slip by. However, this particular New Year’s Eve was different; my kids left for…