Month: February 2023
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Nature vs. Nurture on the NYC Subway: A Parenting Perspective
home insemination Kit On a chilly winter afternoon, I boarded the F train with my son, Lucas, and his friend, Mia. Lucas had just turned seven, and to celebrate, I was taking them both to see Mary Poppins on Broadway. They were growing up quickly—no longer needing me to hold their hands as they navigated…
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I Am a Scorpion Slayer
self insemination kit The other night, as I was preparing for bed, I made my usual trip to the thermostat to crank up the air conditioning. This nightly ritual follows a familiar sequence: checking the locks, turning off the lights, and giving my son a gentle kiss on the forehead while he sleeps peacefully. As…
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Mocked by Another Mom for My Disability
self insemination kit “Watch out for Mommy’s bad arm!” This phrase is often uttered in our home, sometimes gently, sometimes as a sharp reminder, and it stings every time. For over a decade, RSD/CRPS has shadowed my life. It began before the birth of my youngest two children, even before my teenager can recall. My…