Tag: mentalhealth
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Failing is Definitely an Option
I failed at taking birth control. Not on purpose! But it turns out that birth control is only 99% effective when you take that little pill within the same hour every single day. I took two vacations in December 2016 and failed to account for time zone changes. Long story short, my daughter was born 41 weeks later. If I hadn’t gotten accidentally pregnant, I don’t think I would have a family right now. I built up so much fear around having baby that I am almost glad that the choice was made for me.
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What’s the Big Deal with the F-word?
When I use the F-word I get a lot of weird looks. Then, in my typical, people-pleasing way, I feel the need to explain myself: “Because it makes me feel good.” “Because it can be powerful.” “Because it challenges me.” “Because there are tons of health benefits!” …health benefits? No, this probably isn’t the f-word […]