Tag: personal story
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How Cannabis Has Enhanced My Life
Get Pregnant Fast It all began when I was just 15 years old—my first panic attack hit me unexpectedly. A friend and I were walking home when, out of nowhere, I found myself crumpled on the ground, unable to speak or breathe. My vision blurred, my hands trembled, and I felt certain I was on…
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How I Reunited with My Wife and Son Amidst the Turmoil of Trump’s Travel Ban
Menu Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Sep. 22, 2020 | Originally Published: Feb. 10, 2017 It was Wednesday, January 25, 4:50 p.m. in Dallas, Texas, and 2:20 a.m. in Tehran, Iran. I was in my office, overwhelmed by anxiety as I absorbed the shocking news. I grabbed my cellphone and hurriedly dialed my wife, waking…
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The Ineffectiveness of Fat-Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast Fat-shaming has become an all-too-common practice in recent discussions about body image. For those unfamiliar, fat-shaming involves criticizing or mocking individuals for their weight. Recently, there’s been a surge of debate about whether this approach yields any positive results. Does belittling someone for their appearance actually encourage them to change? Even if…
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Please Stop Referring to Me as ‘The Coast Guard Burlington Rape Victim.’ That Is Not My Identity.
Get Pregnant Fast I parked next to the blue Subaru Outback with its distinctive Vermont green license plates. Living with post-traumatic stress disorder means I am always hyper-aware of my surroundings. After retrieving my yoga mat from the trunk, I entered my beloved yoga studio. I unrolled my mat in my usual spot, at the…
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An Unexpected Legacy from My Grandmother
Get Pregnant Fast “Here, take this,” she said, handing me a slightly crumpled envelope. “These are your seeds.” I looked down at the envelope, its surface marked with “Hollyhocks” written in her familiar, delicate handwriting. The sight made me smile. I had completely forgotten that I’d asked for these seeds of the tall, leafy plants…
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How Staying Home Affected My Marriage: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I remember standing after an evening filled with intellectual conversations, contemplating my future. “I’ll finish this year,” I declared, “but I won’t return. I want to be home with the baby.” My husband, Jake, nodded in agreement, and just like that, I made the decision to leave my PhD program behind to…
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I Lost My Mother to Postpartum Depression: A Journey of Healing and Awareness
Get Pregnant Fast After recently receiving a diagnosis of postpartum depression (PPD) myself, I felt compelled to connect with other women who have faced similar challenges. Through my blog, I reached out, and the responses were overwhelming. One story, in particular, struck a chord with me—Jessica Turner, a brave young mother, shared her heartbreaking experience…
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What Life is Like as a Former Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Most mornings, I awaken from dreams about my children. My daughters. I wouldn’t call myself an empty nester; they aren’t grown up yet. I haven’t faced the tragedy of losing them due to an accident or illness. As far as I know, they are both safe and sound. Yet, they don’t reside…
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What the Marriage Equality Decision Means to Me
Get Pregnant Fast I was overjoyed when I heard the Supreme Court’s ruling affirming marriage equality. That Friday morning, my children were with me, and their curiosity about my excitement couldn’t be ignored. I did my best to explain why this decision mattered, emphasizing how it ensured our friends—many of whom are part of the…