Tag: personal growth
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We Can’t Control Our Kids’ Futures, But Don’t Worry Just Yet
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can feel like navigating uncharted waters. No parent has all the answers, and despite our best efforts to instill values like kindness and responsibility in our children, there’s always the possibility that they might not turn out as we hope. It’s a daunting thought, especially for a dad like me who…
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My Most Memorable Parenting Experience Ever
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, one of my sons was grappling with feelings of not being as “popular” as he wanted. We can skip over the exact implications of popularity—whether it’s a healthy aspiration or not. The crux of the matter was that my usually vibrant and socially adept child was sensing that some…
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Navigating Life at 40: A Letter to My Younger Self
Get Pregnant Fast My mother stepped into motherhood at the tender age of 21, and I followed suit, becoming a mom at the same age. She was a grandmother by 42, a time when she seemed ancient—so very ancient. Now that I’ve crossed into my 40s, a decade I once thought was “old,” I find…
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I’m a Not-So-Great Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not the ideal mom. To simply call myself a mom without the prefix “not-so-great” wouldn’t do justice to the challenges many mothers face. I genuinely believe in nurturing and providing for my children unconditionally, embracing the sacrifices that come with motherhood. However, in the reality of my day-to-day life, I often…
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Overcoming Sadness to Celebrate My Child’s Birthday
Get Pregnant Fast Can you hold on for just a moment? I need to grab something from upstairs. The theme was vibrant polka dots. Our nearest and dearest gathered in a beautifully decorated room, inspired by Pinterest. Colorful paper plates were suspended from the ceiling, and streamers created a magical atmosphere. The hallway boasted twelve…
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The Kind of Woman I Never Expected to Be
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a child, I envisioned myself as a woman who effortlessly remembered birthdays and anniversaries. I imagined sending out cards that arrived precisely on time, writing thank-you notes in a timely manner, and surprising friends with “just thinking of you” letters adorned with charming stationery. Instead, I find myself the…
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I Long for November 12th
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast My best friend is a true warrior. And when I say best friend, I’m not referring to my college roommate (who is fantastic, by the way) or my boyfriend (who is a close second). The friend I’m talking about is my mother—the incredible woman who not only brought me into this…
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The Geology of Motherhood: Navigating Life’s Shifts
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting back, I can’t pinpoint what made that chapter in my eighth-grade science textbook so intimidating. It was just a brief overview of plate tectonics, yet it left me feeling overwhelmed. I wasn’t afraid of the science itself—those moving plates beneath the Earth’s surface that could trigger eruptions and reshape our world…
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The Day I Crossed Paths with My Ex-Husband
Get Pregnant Fast Eight years ago, I found myself unceremoniously inducted into the Divorce Club—an experience I often joke about, claiming I wanted to stay married while my husband and his new partner had different ideas. This humor often elicits knowing laughter or awkward smiles, depending on who’s listening. Since that chapter began, I’ve faced…