Tag: emotional healing
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To My Expectant Friend: A Note from a Mama Who Knows Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, I just received the joyful news about your pregnancy. Congratulations on joining the beautiful journey of motherhood! The upcoming months will undoubtedly be filled with a mix of excitement, fatigue, and anxious anticipation as you embrace the highs and lows of this remarkable experience while dreaming of the moment you’ll…
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Mom Reflects on the Postpartum Body No One Talks About
Get Pregnant Fast It’s becoming more common for mothers, whether famous or not, to share candid images of their postpartum bodies on social media. However, a seldom-discussed aspect of this experience is what it means to have a postpartum body without a baby to cradle. Lily Thompson knows this painful reality all too well. In…
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Powerful Illustration Captures the Heartache of Miscarriage for Couples
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant display of artistry, illustrator Jake Thompson brings to life the profound grief of miscarriage, a painful experience that impacts many couples yet often remains shrouded in silence. With estimates suggesting that nearly 50% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, the lack of open dialogue surrounding this topic can leave many…
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Taking Responsibility for My Miscarriage: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached the doctor’s office, my anxiety levels were through the roof. I couldn’t shake the feeling of dread that accompanied me to see Dr. Smith, my ob/gyn. This was my fourth visit in five years, a follow-up after my recent miscarriage. I hoped that once I arrived, my nerves would…
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The Surprising Times Grief Hits Hard
Get Pregnant Fast When you’ve lost a loved one, particularly a child, grief has a way of sneaking up on you at the most unexpected moments. It doesn’t matter how much time has passed; all it takes is a single moment for memories and heartache to resurface. I recently had an eye-opening experience that reminded…
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Navigating Teenage Depression After Losing a Parent: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast When my children ask me about my biggest fears, I often find myself at a loss for words. I want to protect them from worry, so I usually say I’m afraid of something happening to them. But my true fear runs much deeper: I’m terrified of leaving them to navigate life without…
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Navigating Co-Parenting with Your Former Partner
Get Pregnant Fast Co-parenting with an ex-lover can be challenging, especially when emotions are still raw. My journey with my former partner, whom I’ll call Jake, has been anything but straightforward. We began as best friends, eventually became romantically involved, married, and faced the inevitable ups and downs of any relationship. Our journey culminated in…
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There’s No Such Thing as a ‘Lucky’ Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast From the very beginning, my partner and I envisioned a life filled with children. It was a given; a resounding “yes” whenever someone asked about our future family. Having kids was one of the cornerstones of our marriage—our shared dreams of parenting, discipline, and values were the glue that bound us together.…
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To My Friend Navigating a Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast When you walked into that bustling café, shaking off your coat and searching for me among the crowd, I could see the weight on your shoulders. The moment our eyes locked, your smile faltered just a fraction, but I noticed. You slid into the booth, gratefully accepting the coffee I had ordered,…