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The Most Heart-Wrenching Aspect of Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting my son, Tyler, I couldn’t fathom a time when he might break my heart. How could that perfect little being, dancing around inside me, ever cause me pain? This tiny miracle had already expanded my heart in ways I never knew possible. I could sense the warmth of…
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6 Ways Motherhood Has Completely Dismantled My Modesty
Get Pregnant Fast Before I became a mom, I was the queen of modesty. You would find me awkwardly lingering at the gym, waiting for an empty shower stall while other women boldly stripped down. If the situation called for it, I would just shower in my bathing suit. That was my life pre-baby. Fast…
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Overcoming Childhood Trauma: A Journey of Resilience and Healing
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Discusses childhood abuse. In a small town, nothing electrifies the atmosphere quite like the anticipation of an away football game. As cheerleaders, we filled the bus with laughter, pom-poms, and the thrill of youthful camaraderie as we traveled to Mobile, albeit for what would be yet another disappointing loss. But…
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The Year Our Marriage Nearly Crumbled
Get Pregnant Fast I first crossed paths with my husband on my 24th birthday, and over the next six years, we transformed from carefree young adults into responsible partners. We took on the journey of life together, moving from the East Coast to the West, switching careers, and eventually returning to our roots. We tied…
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I’m Approaching 40, and I’ve Stopped Caring About What Others Think
Get Pregnant Fast As I near 40, I’ve come to realize one of the greatest perks of aging: I genuinely don’t give a damn about most things anymore. Of course, it wasn’t always this way. In high school, I had a reputation for being a bit of a rebel. Growing up in a well-off community…
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The Mother I Never Expected to Be
Get Pregnant Fast I always envisioned myself as a mother; it seemed like a natural part of my life’s journey. I recall a conversation with a friend during my teenage years, where we shared our dreams for the future. I confidently declared that by 35, I would be married with children. My friend, however, adamantly…
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14 Things I No Longer Care About As I Get Older
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate through the years, I’ve realized that what truly matters has become strikingly clear. The minutiae that once seemed significant? They can take a backseat. With each tick of the clock, I understand that life is too short for unnecessary drama and negativity. I’m shedding the things that weigh me…
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Why I Bought My Son a Bible Even Though I’m Not Religious
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those seemingly endless car rides to visit the grandparents—a five-hour trek filled with restroom breaks, a sudden “I need to poop, Mom!” moment, a caffeine stop for me, and of course, a quick detour for Happy Meals. When I say it felt long, I mean it felt like…
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Will Carter: “I Discovered Early On the Importance of Confronting Fear”
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid conversation, actor Will Carter opened up about his journey through insecurities, unyielding positivity, and a few personal quirks. Carter, known for his action-packed roles, believes every film tells a love story. “Every movie has a love element, whether it’s romance or a ‘bromance’ like in my past films. At…
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What Every Mother Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast When you step into the world of motherhood for the first time, it’s like being hit with a tidal wave of advice, personal stories, and parenting tips from every corner. Thirteen years into my journey, while I still have much to learn, I’ve uncovered some essential truths that extend far beyond just…