Tag: addiction
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How a Letter from My Ex-Husband’s Former Partner Mirrors My Family’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When you’re navigating life with an ex-husband who struggles with addiction, it profoundly affects your heart and your family dynamic. You find yourself making adjustments, convincing yourself that everything is alright, and reshaping your expectations. You learn to block out certain truths and rewrite your narrative to ensure that everyone emerges unscathed,…
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I Can’t Get Enough of Dr. Pimple Popper Videos
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re not one for the squeamish, this post might not be for you. We’re diving into the world of Dr. Pimple Popper, and let’s just say, things might get a little gross. If you can’t even handle the thought of popping your own pimple, you might want to click away now.…
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Finding Hope When Your Child Struggles with Addiction: A Call to Perseverance
Get Pregnant Fast It can be incredibly challenging to maintain hope when your child is battling addiction. My son, Aaron, who was once my pride and joy, has faced the overwhelming grip of heroin addiction. Though he has been sober for several years now, the heartbreaking reality is that recovery can be fragile, as demonstrated…
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Are We All Compulsively Seeking the Sun?
Get Pregnant Fast The significance of sunblock is widely acknowledged these days; it’s a message that’s repeated in magazines, clinics, and parks across the nation. So why, after 30 years, do skin cancer rates continue to climb? Writer Jenna Miller delves into this perplexing question in her article for Glamour magazine, “The Alarming Reasons Behind…
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Grieving My Son, Jamie Carter, to Heroin: A Warrior Mom’s Journey to Help Others
Get Pregnant Fast Jamie Lee Carter passed away on February 19, 2015, from a heroin overdose in his Los Angeles home at just 30 years old. He was my son, a brilliant comedian with a bright future ahead of him. Growing up in a comfortable suburban neighborhood, Jamie was what you might call a “nice…
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30 Signs You Might Be Overindulging in HGTV
Get Pregnant Fast If you find yourself glued to the screen, transfixed by stunning open-concept layouts and beautiful granite countertops, you may have crossed the line from casual viewer to HGTV addict. You know it’s serious when your home decor choices start resembling what you see on TV, and you can’t help but critique every…
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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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Walk of the Not Quite Alive: A Journey from Darkness to Light
Get Pregnant Fast On a crisp autumn day much like today, with the sun gleaming down and families enjoying the outdoors, I find myself curled up on a park bench, battling the shakes of alcohol withdrawal and the gnawing pangs of hunger. I observe the families around me. There’s a mother, the picture of joy,…
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A Letter to My Children About Our Scars
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Kids, You are truly a blessing. Every breath you take is a testament to the miracles that exist around us. It’s a reminder that love prevails, and life triumphs against the odds. You might notice the scars on your father’s body; they are deep and tell a story of pain. However,…
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The Gap Between Me and My Alcoholic Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, there are moments when I yearn for the comforting embrace of my own mom. The daily grind can feel isolating, draining, and at times, utterly frustrating. All I crave is the warmth and reassurance from my mom—the person who always told me I was doing well and that everything…