Tag: emotional trauma
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Verbal Abuse: A Lingering Shadow That Lasts a Lifetime
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, I had a conversation with my stepmother that still echoes in my mind. She once said to my younger brother and me, “If I’d had a gun back then, I would have used it.” This was her way of expressing remorse for the harsh words she directed at…
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Are Teens Pressured into Sexting by Their Peers?
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, discussions surrounding sexting have become omnipresent, almost like a constant hum in the background of our lives. From teachers accused of inappropriate texting with students to public figures caught in compromising situations, the topic has permeated our culture. I’ve noticed it firsthand while driving my middle-school daughter and her…
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Words Hold Weight: Let’s Stop Dismissing Their Impact
Get Pregnant Fast “Everyone, just chill. They were only words.” We’ve all heard this phrase, especially in light of recent political rhetoric, where a candidate boasted about being able to kiss women without consent and “grab ‘em by the genitals” simply because of his fame. Yes, they were “just words”—but only if you choose to…