Tag: friendship
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In the End, All We Have Are Our People
Get Pregnant Fast As I drove down the well-known street close to my home, I tried to keep my mind off where I was headed, yet I couldn’t help but scan the roadside for that all-too-familiar sign. Funeral homes are those places we unknowingly pass each day, desperately hoping we never have to remember where…
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To My Expectant Friend: A Note from a Mama Who Knows Loss
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, I just received the joyful news about your pregnancy. Congratulations on joining the beautiful journey of motherhood! The upcoming months will undoubtedly be filled with a mix of excitement, fatigue, and anxious anticipation as you embrace the highs and lows of this remarkable experience while dreaming of the moment you’ll…
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The Unbreakable Bond of Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast She shut the door to her room and popped a cassette of “Like a Virgin” into her well-loved boom box, adorned with stickers. As “Dress You Up” blasted through the speakers, we danced until our legs felt like jelly. With pink ballet tights tied around our chests and stuffed with socks, we…
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The Sneaky Best Friend Spying on Her Friend’s Date is the Ultimate BFF Goal
Get Pregnant Fast In the age of online dating, navigating first dates can be a bit unnerving. Safety concerns and questions of compatibility loom large, making it only natural for friends to want to look out for one another. One particularly hilarious example of this protective instinct occurred recently when a woman decided to don…
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A Note to My Childless Friend: I Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, I want to start with an apology. I’m truly sorry for how our friendship has evolved. The changes in my life since becoming a parent have transformed not just my schedule, but who I am at the core. You’re aware of the monumental shift that parenthood brings, even if you’re…
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To My Friend Navigating a Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast When you walked into that bustling café, shaking off your coat and searching for me among the crowd, I could see the weight on your shoulders. The moment our eyes locked, your smile faltered just a fraction, but I noticed. You slid into the booth, gratefully accepting the coffee I had ordered,…
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To My Dear Friend Battling Cancer: A Heartfelt Message
Get Pregnant Fast A little over a year ago, you received the life-altering news of your breast cancer diagnosis. While the term “life-changing” may seem overused, it truly encapsulates the profound impact this has had on both you and those who love you. I owe you an apology for the delay in sharing my thoughts.…