Tag: emotional healing
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When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned: It’s Natural to Grieve — Here’s How to Heal
Get Pregnant Fast Experiencing disappointment when your delivery doesn’t unfold as you envisioned is completely normal. It’s essential to acknowledge your feelings, even if they linger. I didn’t enter pregnancy with a specific birth plan; my primary desire was to leave the hospital with a healthy baby and my own well-being. However, I did have…
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Why I Feel the Need to Share Photos of My Stillborn Son
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve tried to write this post multiple times, letting it linger for months on end. What has held me back from sharing my son’s photos online? To be honest, fear. Fear of judgment—both for my son and myself. I worry about how others might perceive us. Having worked in social media for…
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An Open Letter to My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Ex-Husband, Yesterday, as I spotted you in your driveway during our usual pickup time, I had an unexpected realization: it’s been nearly two years since I last saw you in the nude. I can only imagine the look of relief that crossed my face at that moment, and I apologize for…
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Why Did Daddy Leave Us?
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, there’s nothing more heart-wrenching than hearing your child ask, “Mommy, why did Daddy leave us?” Those innocent, wide eyes filled with tears can pierce right through you, and you can’t help but wish your answer would somehow bring comfort. “I love you,” I say, trying to hold back my…
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The Enduring Pain of Divorce: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world as a divorced mother has been my reality for the past ten months. While I won’t count the preceding year of separation—when I still held onto the hope for reconciliation—this duration has been long enough for me to face the truth of my situation. Here’s where I stand: I’m…
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Pregnancy Loss Cards: Finding the Right Words When You Need Them Most
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a sobering truth that approximately 20% of pregnancies end in loss, yet the support system for those grieving this profound heartbreak often feels inadequate. In moments of sorrow, saying “I’m sorry” can feel insufficient. What many people truly seek is a way to acknowledge the unique and painful journey of experiencing…
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Navigating Life After the Loss of a Twin
Get Pregnant Fast For four and a half years, I struggled to share my truth: my third child was a twin. The loss of my baby’s sibling was a traumatic experience, and I kept it hidden away alongside the hospital blanket and memory box I received. When I first learned I was expecting twins, my…
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Moving Past Fear After a Cancer Battle
Get Pregnant Fast It always begins the same way: the prick of a needle, the scent of latex gloves, and the vivid red blood flowing from my arm into those sterile plastic tubes. This blood will be sent off for analysis, and soon, the results will be uploaded to my medical file. My oncologist will…
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Letting Go of My Son’s Grave to Embrace Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast A month ago, my family and I made a significant transition from Karachi, Pakistan, to Toronto. Leaving behind my home of 20 years meant saying farewell to my family, friends, and familiar comforts. Yet, the most heart-wrenching goodbye was to my son’s grave. My son, Asher, would have turned 7 this year.…