Tag: emotional complexity
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No, Having a Brother with Special Needs Does Not Mean I’m ‘Lucky’
Get Pregnant Fast My brother is perpetually five years old. This isn’t a commentary on his maturity; rather, it’s a reflection of his condition. He lives in a world of cognitive challenges, trapped in a 40-year-old body with a young mind. Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder known as Prader-Willi Syndrome in his 30s, he…
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Navigating the Complexities of Open Adoption: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Eight weeks may not feel like an eternity in the grand scheme of life, but when you’re eagerly checking your email multiple times a day for a response, those weeks can stretch on indefinitely. Our journey with our youngest son’s birthmother has been anything but straightforward. Recently, she decided we should take…
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‘The Slap’: Unveiling Hidden Truths
Get Pregnant Fast By: Leigh Anderson Updated: Feb. 12, 2021 Originally Published: Feb. 28, 2015 In the latest episode of ‘The Slap,’ a somber atmosphere permeates as we delve into themes of grief and loss. The third episode opens with a flashback revealing the moments right before Mark (Zachary Quinto) strikes young Oliver (Dylan Schombing).…