Tag: personal growth
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5 Ways Serving Tables Prepared Me for Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the life of a server! A role where you smile through the chaos, all while your customers might push the limits of patience with their complaints and antics. I spent my college years in this fast-paced job, and while I eventually utilized my degree in sociology, I can confidently say that…
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Why Losing a Friend Can Be More Challenging Than Losing a Spouse
Get Pregnant Fast Divorce can feel like a relentless storm, tossing you into a chaotic sea of emotions. In those initial months, reality seems warped, as if you’re submerged in a murky underwater world where sounds are muffled, and everything feels heavy. You’ve lost a significant part of yourself, and the fear of never feeling…
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As My Daughter Steps Into Her 20s, Reflecting on My Own Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I sent a message to my daughter, who has just turned 21. She’s spending her summer interning at college, a position she fought hard to attain. “I’m so thrilled for you!” I typed enthusiastically, as one can only convey excitement through a text. “Why?” she responded, seeking clarity. Why, indeed? I…
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Mastering the Art of Saying ‘No’ in Three Simple Sentences
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all faced those moments when requests and opportunities seem to flood in, while our personal bandwidth is already stretched thin. Whether it’s volunteering for your child’s school event or taking on extra projects at work, the pressure to say yes can be overwhelming. Often, we feel guilt creep in, compelling us…
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All I Need to Know Today: A Moment of Reflection in Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, all I crave is a moment to breathe. At this very instant, my toddler is wailing from her crib while my middle child is behind me, having a blast with a roll of duct tape, making that incessant “riiiiiiip” sound. It’s clearly nap time. I’ve spent countless months searching for that…
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Enough with the Stress of Parenting: A Call for Calm
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 Originally Published: April 6, 2021 Let’s face it—parenting can be overwhelming. Enough with the endless rush from one obligation to another. Enough with the never-ending laundry piles that feel like a Sisyphean task. Enough with fundraisers that seem to multiply instead of solve anything. And can we please…
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Reflections on 20 Years Since College Graduation
Get Pregnant Fast On my 20th birthday, I received a card from my younger brother that read, “Wow, I can’t believe you’re 20!” I was taken aback. Twenty felt monumental—a clear line marking the end of my teenage years and the commencement of adulthood. I was at that sweet spot where my age impressed others,…
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Me, My Mother, and Our Ongoing Weight Struggles: A Reflection on Aging and Self-Image
Get Pregnant Fast My mother, despite being nearly 80, carries the spirit of a teenager within her. On sunny afternoons, she twirls around the living room, ABBA blasting loudly enough to make the neighbors raise an eyebrow. She dreams of traveling the globe, diving into every book she can find, and maybe even picking up…
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An Apology to My Loved Ones
Get Pregnant Fast I owe you all an apology. To the partner who captured my heart during carefree days, to my two incredible little ones who fill my life with joy, to my supportive family who keeps everything running smoothly, and to my friends whom I haven’t been the best to lately: I’m truly sorry.…
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Letting Go of My Dreams of Expanding My Family After Losing My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter grows older, moving further away from her baby and toddler years, I’ve found myself reflecting on the past. Perhaps it’s my own journey through grief after losing my husband at the young age of 29. Whatever the reason, I’ve finally come to terms with the reality that I may…