Tag: bravery
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What I Discovered About Breast Cancer and Art: Embrace Courage and Defy Expectations
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I attended a paint night at a charming little art studio, accompanied by my sister and her mother. These events are typically guided by an instructor who leads everyone through creating a similar painting. It’s a delightful gathering where mostly women enjoy each other’s company, sip some wine, and attempt to…
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19 Years After 9/11: A Moment We Will Never Forget
Get Pregnant Fast We all have our own stories. Each of us remembers precisely where we were on 9/11 when the news of the attacks broke. The shock, the grief, and the overwhelming fear all resonate within us even now. At 23 years old, I was in Manhattan, newly married and working close to Grand…
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5 Ways My Kids Are Inspiring Me to Be Braver
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: I’ve always been a bit of a scaredy-cat. From creepy crawlies and birds to awkward social interactions and the dreaded phone call, fear has been a constant companion. As an introvert and a chronic worrier, I spent three decades comfortably nestled in my cozy little bubble of apprehension. However,…
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Three Incredible Women Thwart a Date Rape Attempt: A Powerful Story of Courage
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where standing up can make all the difference, three remarkable women took action to prevent a date rape at a California restaurant, and their story is resonating with many. Imagine being in a situation where you could be the victim of a crime; you’d hope someone would intervene, right?…
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How I’m Teaching My Daughter the Essence of Bravery
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jamie Thompson Last week, I took my 10-year-old daughter, Emma, on an adventure to the iconic Hollywood sign. We can spot it from our home on clear days, and it has always been on our list to hike up. There’s a straightforward, well-trodden path filled with tourists, but we opted…
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Heroic Bystander Risks Everything to Save Toddler from Subway Tracks
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: you’re in the bustling heart of New York City, ready to board a packed subway train, when you witness a one-year-old child tumble onto the tracks. What would you do? This was the dilemma faced by numerous onlookers recently when a toddler named Mia, out for a ride with her…
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To the Remarkable Teenage Girls at the Pool
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! Before we dive in, let me assure you this isn’t one of those “letters” that adults often write, loaded with unsolicited advice about your fashion choices or social media habits. Trust me, I’m just as tired of those as you are. You might not remember me, but we crossed paths…
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Why I Allow My Daughter to Get Back Up on Her Own
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I find myself navigating the often surprising reactions of others towards my children’s falls and stumbles, particularly with my daughter. While my son was encouraged to “shake it off” when he was little, the response to my daughter’s tumbles is quite different. People seem shocked when I don’t rush…