Tag: healing journey
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I Still Fear for My Safety
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting I Still Fear for My Safety by Jenna Smith Updated: August 21, 2015 Originally Published: May 4, 2015 It took me a while to reveal my address to my partner. When he finally stepped inside, his first remark was not about my absence of a TV or my overflowing bookshelf. “Wow,”…
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Emerging from the Shadows: Insights on Healing from Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast I was the quintessential expectant mother—radiant, wide-eyed, and eagerly preparing for the arrival of my little one who danced joyfully within my growing belly. However, that blissful anticipation was soon overshadowed by the dark abyss of postpartum depression. I felt ensnared at the bottom of a deep well, the walls slick with…
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My Grandfather Was a Sexual Predator: Grateful My Parents Believed Me
Get Pregnant Fast There are nights when sleep eludes me, and my thoughts drift back to a significant moment from my childhood when I was just 10 years old. I remember visiting my grandparents’ home, which was five states away from my own. I found myself hiding behind the china cabinet, listening to the heated…
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Navigating Life with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Your Journey Towards Healing
Get Pregnant Fast Dear friend, I want to share with you a perspective not just from a place, but from a transformative moment in my life—a moment filled with tranquility and understanding. Like you, I have battled relentless thoughts that seemed foreign to me, intrusive ideas that felt like they were imposed by an unseen…
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Understanding the Impact of “20 Minutes of Action” on Abuse Survivors
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent case that sparked outrage, a young man named Jason Mitchell was released from prison after serving only three months for sexually assaulting an unconscious woman. His father, Mark Mitchell, infamously stated that this lenient sentence was merely a “steep price to pay for 20 minutes of action.” The phrase…
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I’m Tired of What Emotional Eating Has Done to My Body, but I’m Ready to Start Healing
Get Pregnant Fast This year has been quite the journey for me. I’ve packed on the pounds—not just a few vanity pounds, but a substantial amount. At nearly 200 pounds on my 5-foot-6 frame, I find myself feeling less than fabulous. But before anyone jumps to conclusions about my perspective on body image, let me…
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Breastfeeding: A Lifeline in My Battle with Postpartum Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Postpartum depression (PPD) is a harsh reality that can affect many new parents. It’s not just a figurative expression; PPD can have devastating consequences. I’ve experienced the heavy weight of this condition firsthand, and it pushed me to the brink during a time that should have been filled with joy. My pregnancy…