Tag: self-awareness
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My Son Is Growing Up, and Here’s What I Want Him to Know
home insemination kit You know, I can’t quite pinpoint when it all shifted, but it did—almost sneaking up on me without any warning. It wasn’t a sudden change, but a gradual evolution. Sometimes, when I see you, I can still catch a glimpse of that little boy with those bright eyes and a chocolate-smeared smile,…
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Stop Using “Obese” as an Insult
at home insemination kit We need to stop using terms like “obese” as insults. Seriously, it’s time to cut it out. Just last week, during a heated moment, a popular news anchor, Jake Thompson, referred to a prominent politician as “an obese turtle on its back flailing in the hot sun.” Really, Jake? While the…
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The World Could Use More Emotional People
at home insemination kit Let’s face it: I’m the friend everyone turns to during a movie to see if I’m already crying. Spoiler alert: I usually am! Sentimental stuff gets to me every time. But while it’s totally acceptable to shed a tear during a heart-wrenching film like My Sister’s Keeper, expressing feelings in everyday…
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I’m Not a Jerk — I Just Have Sensory Sensitivities
at home insemination kit You know how the saying goes, “It’s not you, it’s me.” Well, that couldn’t be truer when it comes to my experiences with sensory sensitivities. When I turned five, my mom organized a huge birthday bash at a skating rink, and let’s just say, I didn’t exactly shine that day. I…