Tag: personal growth
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Navigating a Heartfelt Goodbye to My Boyfriend’s Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast During our “Girls Only” walks, I formed a close bond with Sophia, sharing secrets she felt she couldn’t tell her dad, which made him envious. She often felt misunderstood by him but found solace in our conversations. This connection made sense to me, as I, too, come from a family shaped by…
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Embracing My Quirky Side: Why I’m No Longer Afraid to Be a ‘Weird’ Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: October 28, 2023 Originally Published: June 15, 2015 Not long ago, a fellow mom asked if I ever faced judgment from other parents because I tend to embrace my quirky side. Did I worry that my uniqueness would reflect poorly on my child? My answer? Absolutely, yes. I’ve encountered that judgment…
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2017: A Year to Embrace Hope and Take Action
Get Pregnant Fast As my partner and I approach the new year, we reflect on our journey toward parenthood, a path we embarked on back in 2011. This journey has been filled with profound losses that I could never have anticipated when we first decided to start a family. People often ask how we maintain…
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11 Bold Lessons My Mom Passed Down About Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Embrace laughter, tears, and even the occasional embarrassing moment in front of your kids. It shows them that being human is totally okay. A soothing evening bath can wash away the day’s frustrations. Just remember to lock the door—your little ones have a sixth sense for detecting your moments of peace. You…
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What to Wear to Your Divorce Mediation
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine waking up one morning, knowing today is the day you have to sit down for mediation with your ex-husband. Wait—he’s still your husband until the paperwork is finalized, which is exactly why you’re headed to mediation. It’s a complicated title to navigate. The date looms large: just three days away from…
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Embracing Self-Love Amid Chronic Insecurity
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly remember my first session with Dr. Carter, my therapist. She challenged me to create a list of positive attributes and things I appreciated about myself. Can you believe I could only come up with five? Just five. It felt utterly disheartening. I struggled to find much to admire about myself,…
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9 Ways I Feel More Alive Than I Did Before
1. Shoes Can Be Different Get Pregnant Fast In my earlier years, I was all about fashion. My outfits were meticulously coordinated, from my top to my shoes and handbag. I felt like I belonged on a magazine cover! But then, societal expectations crept in, dictating what colors were acceptable during certain seasons. Thankfully, those…
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Anti-Vaxxer Changes Her Perspective After Family Illness
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking turnaround, a self-identified “anti-vaxxer” has shifted her stance on vaccinations after her entire family fell ill. It takes a unique kind of strength to defy overwhelming medical consensus and disregard the advice of countless healthcare professionals, but that’s exactly what Jenna Thompson did when she opted against vaccinating her…
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The Day My Heart Began to Heal
Get Pregnant Fast As the sun dipped below the horizon, I took a deep breath, soaking in the beauty around me. My partner and I were at an extravagant event for his work, where a whimsical Ferris wheel twinkled against the evening sky. Anticipating this night for months, I felt the warm rays caress my…
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5 Life Lessons I Gained from My Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Toddlers are a whirlwind of chaos, aren’t they? With their boundless energy and unpredictable behavior, they often seem like little beings devoid of logic, impulse control, or any grasp of basic hygiene. Yet, amidst the madness, I’ve managed to uncover some valuable insights from my pint-sized companion. Here’s what parenting a toddler…