Tag: personal growth
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Let’s Rethink the Midlife Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast I recently celebrated my 41st birthday, and one of the most meaningful gifts I received came from my younger sister. She said, “You seem to be more of everything you’ve ever been — louder, more confident, more fun, more passionate — and it’s truly beautiful.” Those words shifted my perspective entirely. Since…
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Navigating High School Challenges: My Daughter’s Growing Independence
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s a bittersweet realization: my daughter is becoming more independent, and in many ways, she needs me less than I need her. At just 14, she’s stepping into the world of adolescence, and what she truly requires from me now is space. This space allows her to transition from…
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When Motherhood Feels Like You’re Drowning
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting By Jamie Collins August 29, 2023 As I cradle my baby in my arms, his tiny head nestled against my chest, there’s a sense of peace that momentarily washes over me. He’s blissfully asleep, and the soft sounds of his sisters twirling and giggling in the living room create a…
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What My Mother Taught Me About Driving Friends to the Airport
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: May 9, 2015 I’m well-acquainted with airport travel times—not because I was a globe-trotting child, but because I spent countless hours shuttling friends to and from the airport. My mother was the go-to person in our circle, renowned for her willingness to drive anyone in need.…
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The Words That Make It All Worthwhile
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast This morning, just before my partner, Jake, left for work, he pulled me into a warm embrace. I leaned into him, feeling drained even though the day had just begun, and expressed my wish that he could be home more often. I do my best to keep complaints about his hectic…
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Why I Let Go of My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Divorce is tough. There’s no sugarcoating it. I often wonder how anyone can navigate such a tumultuous experience, let alone find the courage to open their heart to someone new afterward. The thought still astounds me. When asked how I managed to move on from the grief and resentment of my divorce,…
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Confessions of a Reformed Procrastinator: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 20, 2015 | Originally Published: May 1, 2015 There’s a certain frustration that comes with hearing the words, “Just do it right.” I remember vividly how I’d half-heartedly sweep a few crumbs, but mostly just leave the mess behind, eager to return to my favorite show. My dad had to…
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On Love and Transplants: Discovering a New Home in Omaha
Get Pregnant Fast Mistake No. 1: Host a sleepover for a group of preteens at a downtown Omaha hotel to celebrate my daughter’s 12th birthday. Mistake No. 2: Devour three slices of deep-dish pizza and a hefty chocolate cake while racing to the elevator. Mistake No. 3: Plead with the hotel shuttle driver to speed…
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Confronting the Deceptions I Believed
Get Pregnant Fast Today marked a significant milestone in my journey. While I didn’t conquer a mountain or witness the end of days, I experienced a profound moment in Burlington, Vermont—I attended my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. For the past six months of sobriety, I had avoided AA meetings, clinging to a myriad of justifications.…
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My Partner’s Pregnancy Made Me Recognize My Spoiled Self
Get Pregnant Fast When we attended our first ultrasound, I panicked over the fact that our insurance would only cover 75% of the expenses, leaving us to foot a couple hundred dollars on our own. “Do we really need to find out if the baby is a boy or girl?” I asked. “Can’t it be…