Tag: emotional healing
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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…
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Us vs. Them: Why Sobriety Didn’t Save Our Marriage Like I Hoped
Get Pregnant Fast But my optimism was misplaced. Our seemingly perfect union lasted a mere week. Just one week of reassurance and happiness. One week where the promise of an alcohol-free future felt tangible. However, it wasn’t that Jake returned to drinking—he was nearing a year of sobriety. The real challenge lay within me, as…
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Cervical Insemination Confessions: Leaving Is Simple, Therapy Is Challenging
Get Pregnant Fast The frustration bubbled up inside me, threatening to erupt into a torrent of hurtful remarks. I struggled to keep my composure, fighting to calm the storm brewing within, knowing that this argument was likely to pass. But lately, this kind of conflict had become all too common for us. Disrespect, anger, and…