Tag: healing
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Reclaiming My Strength After Domestic Abuse and Divorce
at home insemination kit I’m wandering the streets of Paris with my daughter, searching for a café near the Eiffel Tower. But this isn’t just any café—it’s a special place where I plan to reclaim my strength and embark on a fresh start. I can almost feel it in my bones because I’ve envisioned this…
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I’m Stuck in a Psychologically Abusive Relationship with My Mom
home insemination kit Hey there, I’m 33 and I’ve found myself in a challenging situation. My relationship with my mother is not just complicated; it’s abusive. I can’t quite pinpoint how we got to this point, but somehow, I became her victim. I know what you’re thinking: What did she do? How did it get…
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Feeling Like an Ungrateful Snob: A Reflection on Gratitude
home insemination kit You know, gratitude is one of those topics that everyone seems to cover eloquently. This year, I decided to skip it. Maybe it’s because I feel like an “ugly American” or perhaps I’ve become as entitled as the younger generation. Honestly, it could also be that my friends are doing such a…
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Introducing Tonglen: The Meditation That Might Just Curb Your Throat-Punching Urges
at home insemination kit When life gets rough — like it has these past few years — we could all use a little more compassion and kindness. Meditation is a wonderful way to ease stress and anxiety, helping us gain perspective during chaotic times. Amidst the uncertainty, a consistent meditation practice can ground us and…
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When Doctors Said Our Adopted Son Couldn’t Heal, We Ignored Them—And I’m So Grateful We Did
home insemination kit Adoption can be a rocky road, and for us, it started off feeling more like a nightmare than a fairy tale. In 2010, we welcomed our son, Leo, home from Ethiopia. I thought I was well-prepared—I had researched ethical adoption agencies, read stacks of books on international adoption, and attended classes on…
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Time Doesn’t Heal All Wounds When It Comes To Grief, And That’s Okay
at home insemination kit Hey friends, I wanted to share something personal with you. Four years ago, I lost my husband to brain cancer, and the journey through grief has been a wild ride. In that first year, I couldn’t even bring myself to say the word “died.” I tiptoed around it, writing blog posts…
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Christina Lane’s Journey of Healing and Honor
at home insemination kit Christina Lane recently opened up about her experience following the loss of her daughter, who was “born silent” at 33 weeks. In an emotional reflection, Christina shared how she has been coping since the heartbreaking event. Now, she’s honoring her daughter’s memory with a new album of lullabies, released a year…
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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Narcissism: Must-Read Books
at home insemination kit You may think this book is just for you. The term “narcissism” gets tossed around a lot, and let’s be honest—everyone exhibits a bit of narcissistic behavior at times. However, when it comes to narcissistic personality disorder, we’re diving into a serious psychological issue that can impact families for generations. If…