Tag: fear
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Will Johnson: My Journey of Overcoming Fear from a Young Age
Get Pregnant Fast Will Johnson is making waves on the big screen in his latest film, “Focus,” where he portrays a master con artist mentoring a captivating protégé, played by Australian starlet Mia Thompson. In a candid conversation with contributor Jamie Smith, Will opens up about his vulnerabilities, relentless optimism, and some of his less-than-ideal…
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Will Carter: “I Discovered Early On the Importance of Confronting Fear”
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid conversation, actor Will Carter opened up about his journey through insecurities, unyielding positivity, and a few personal quirks. Carter, known for his action-packed roles, believes every film tells a love story. “Every movie has a love element, whether it’s romance or a ‘bromance’ like in my past films. At…
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Teaching My Children That Fear Is No Excuse for Racism
Get Pregnant Fast A recent incident on a flight headed to Chicago from Baltimore raised serious concerns about how fear can lead to discriminatory behavior. During the flight’s taxiing, a woman noticed a passenger of Middle Eastern descent watching a news broadcast on his phone. Alarmed, she grabbed her child and rushed to inform the…
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Navigating Life Amidst Fear: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As I dropped off my four children at their summer camp, an unsettling thought struck me: What if a shooter were to invade this space? The vivid imagination that accompanies such fear painted a scene I desperately wished to avoid, envisioning my youngest crying out for me in her final moments. Guilt…
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No More Clowns This Halloween, I’m Serious!
Get Pregnant Fast Hello, fellow parents! It’s time we have a chat about clowns. Seriously, can we just agree to keep them out of Halloween this year? There’s enough going on in the world without the added anxiety of clowns lurking in the shadows, ready to jump out at us or worse, trying to lure…
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I Refuse to Let Fear Shape My Daughter’s Future
Get Pregnant Fast Fear is a powerful emotion that I absolutely despise. It has a way of clinging to us, haunting our thoughts, and influencing our decisions. I’ve seen how fear can manifest in various forms—some constructive, but many debilitating. Recently, a tragic incident occurred at a peaceful neighborhood park near my home—a shooting in…
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Reassuring Our American Daughter About Her Persian-American Heritage
Get Pregnant Fast In a quiet moment last night, my wife, who has been my partner for over three decades, entered the living room where I was immersed in preparing for a discussion on American literature, specifically Henry James’s “The Art of Fiction.” My focus on the rich themes of democracy and truth in literature…
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The Overwhelming Nature of Parenthood: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast There was a time when I felt invincible, approaching life with a carefree attitude and hardly a care in the world. I’d laugh at danger, dismissing fear with a casual wave. Fear? Not in my vocabulary! But then life threw me the ultimate curveball: I became a parent. The moment I realized…
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What My 5-Year-Old Taught Me About Fear and Courage
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, one of the most significant challenges I face is the need to slow down and appreciate the lessons my children offer, regardless of how messy or chaotic life can get. I recently had a conversation with my 5-year-old, Noah, about taking the training wheels off his bike. I wanted…