Tag: public perception
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It’s Disheartening That We Still Need to “Normalize” Public Breastfeeding
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 7, 2023 Not long ago, I found myself chuckling at the trend of celebrities taking a stand for breastfeeding by doing it in public. The idea is that high-profile figures can help diminish the stigma surrounding public nursing. Yet, despite breastfeeding being…
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Why My Initial Dislike for Hillary Clinton Was a Reflection of My Own Biases
Get Pregnant Fast When I finished law school and took my first job as an associate at a prestigious law firm, I was excited about the opportunity. The work, while often tedious and demanding, was made bearable by the people around me. There was one partner, however, who threw me off balance. I didn’t know…
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Hillary Clinton’s Pantsuits Make Their Stand
Get Pregnant Fast If you identify as a woman, there’s a good chance you’ve faced criticism about your appearance at some point. From makeup choices to body shape, the harsh judgment of society eagerly targets women, ready to pounce with biting remarks. Not even the most accomplished and recognized woman in the world (sorry, not…
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Please Don’t Call My Autistic Son ‘Naughty’
Get Pregnant Fast On a radiant day under the Southern California sun, my husband took our two older boys to the local lagoon for a day of water sports with friends. This left me at home with my two younger sons, including my son Max, who has autism. With Max’s therapy schedule on the books,…
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If You Were to Assess My Parenting Through 5-Minute Snippets
Get Pregnant Fast As I push my nearly full shopping cart through the grocery store, the high-pitched wail of my 2-year-old pierces the air. “We’re almost finished,” I echo for what feels like the seventh time, but she’s not having it. I quickly snatch my last few items and make my way to the checkout,…
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I Resented Being Compared to a Celebrity, But Not for the Reasons You Might Think
Get Pregnant Fast “Hey there, look it’s that famous girl!” That’s what an aggressive stranger shouted at me while I was walking home in New York City one chilly evening in 1998. It was one of many moments when I found myself at the center of unwanted attention, all because I resembled a certain infamous…