Tag: coping mechanisms
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What I Discovered During My Stay at a Psychiatric Facility
Get Pregnant Fast A few years ago, I spent two weeks in a day treatment psychiatric facility. I realize that openly sharing this experience, especially on the internet, might raise eyebrows. In fact, my in-laws aren’t aware of this chapter in my life, and I’m not allowed to share it with them. Friends have questioned…
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How I Guided My Kids Through Understanding and Coping with Death
Get Pregnant Fast Before my husband’s mother, Margaret, passed away at the age of 74, she gathered her family in her cozy living room, wrapped in her favorite lavender shawl. “Being able to say goodbye is a true gift,” she said, her gaze lingering on each of us. A gift? I thought. You are leaving…
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Yes, I Admit It: I Swear at My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment: I swear at my kids. Yes, I said it out loud, and I stand by it. Every single day, I let loose a string of expletives aimed at the chaos that comes with parenting. And guess what? I’m not ashamed of it. Kids can be truly…
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Navigating Parenthood in the Digital Era
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, there’s a lot of discussion surrounding our right to voice those less-than-ideal feelings about parenting. How could we dare? What if, in five, ten, or even thirty years, our children stumble upon a post or tweet revealing our frustrations? Will they be devastated? After all, the internet is forever,…