I’ve heard a lot of similar comments, and my response is that it’s always been natural for newborns to die of any number of causes. I’m very glad we live in an age where we can expect our children to survive to adulthood. Read more
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Rachel Fairbank
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Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym.
It is so hard to ask for or accept help, especially when you’ve never been able to count on it in the past. Read more
Yes, coffee is my preferred pre-workout. Read more
Yes, there’s a lot of evidence that stimming is a way for children with autism to self-soothe. Read more
That sounds like a very happy accident. Read more
The dehydrated strawberries sound really good. Read more
Yes, I learned that the hard way after a very bad car accident. Read more
Cat rules: the worse their breath, the more they want to stick their face in yours. Read more
Fart jokes will never be not funny. Read more
Modern medicine really is a marvel. I’m glad they were able to restore your eyesight. Read more
That sounds horrifying, I’m so sorry that happened to you. Read more
Yes, that is a move that changes certain calculations about where you can live. Read more
Always happy to hear from a fan! Thanks for reading! Read more
Oh my goodness, yes. It was a delightful find. Read more
That is a perfectly reasonable reaction. I still avoid the intersection where I was hit, as that kind of a reminder just doesn’t do any good. Read more
Yes, that sounds very familiar. Read more
Yes, those are the ones to have. I don’t get an aura, but the pain can be a nightmare. Read more
There’s nothing quite like family to make you feel like you are a kid again, in the same roles you inhabited when you were young. Read more
That’s a tough combination, my sympathies for your situation. Read more
I had a full year where I couldn’t work due to some on-going issues relating to a car accident but didn’t need to worry about finances because my husband earned enough to pay the bills. It was fun for the first few weeks, but I quickly got very unhappy. I may not have enough free time now, but there is such a thing as… Read more