Tag: personal growth
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What I Aim to Achieve in the New Year
Get Pregnant Fast It wasn’t until I hit the age of 12 that I first made a conscious decision to give something up. Growing up a bit heavier than my peers, shedding pounds was often at the top of my New Year’s resolutions. Over the years, my goals have shifted. Some years, I swore off…
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Embracing Feminism: My Journey of Acceptance and Advocacy
Get Pregnant Fast When I first met my partner, he seemed to embody the ideals of feminism far better than I did. While I believed in the fundamental principle of gender equality, I often hesitated to voice my thoughts. Like many young women, I craved approval and acceptance. In conversations about pay disparity and systemic…
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Understanding the Emotions of Being Newly Separated
Get Pregnant Fast Separation is a heavy word, often accompanied by a whirlwind of feelings. When I first found myself in this situation, I thought it was just part of life’s ebb and flow, yet deep down, I knew something was deeply unsettling. There were moments when I questioned whether I could envision a future…
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Navigating the Journey of Raising a Special Needs Child
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Parker Updated: Jan. 7, 2016 Originally Published: Jan. 16, 2013 I stood among a group of 30 others, soaking in insights from experts about running. Of course, being deaf meant I wasn’t able to hear much, so I focused on the shoes instead. I practiced diligently, sprinting around tracks, pathways,…
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Navigating the 50/50 Life After Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting The 50/50 Life After Divorce by Emily Collins Updated: Aug. 16, 2019 Originally Published: Sep. 14, 2015 As I handed my ID to the gatekeeper at the entrance to the beer garden, I felt a wave of relief wash over me. Here I was, stepping into a sanctuary free from…
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What Is the Right Age?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Lane Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: November 1, 2015 I vividly recall my early teaching days. In my early 20s, fresh to a new school, I was engaged, a homeowner, and leading a lively group of sixth graders during Halloween festivities. As I mingled among Bart Simpsons and…
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I Thought This Year Would Bring a Baby and a Partner. Instead, I Found a Cat.
Get Pregnant Fast They say how you start the year can set the tone for what’s to come. For me, 2023 began on a high note. My new husband and I welcomed the New Year at a vibrant carnival party during our honeymoon in Rome, filled with optimism and dreams for the future. The beautiful…
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Lost in the Shuffle of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast I recently experienced a moment of disorientation—similar to when you misplace your car in a crowded parking lot. You know you parked it somewhere, right? After all, how else would you be standing in the middle of a shopping center, wrangling kids and a cart overflowing with groceries? Yet, until you spot…
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An Open Letter to My Daughter About Your Vagina
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Daughter, Let’s get straight to the point: it’s not a “hoo-ha,” a “puffle,” or a “down there.” It’s your vagina. I brought you into this world, and I refuse to diminish its significance by using silly nicknames. Sweetheart, your vagina is just one part of a much larger system—your sexual and…
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On Mermaid Hair and Embracing Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast If I were to create a list of activities I find less than enjoyable, it would surely feature kneeling on hard floors and engaging with toys that have likely been marinating in a mix of germs. Recently, my radiant daughter, with her sparkling eyes, excitedly asked me—after a grueling sixteen hours of…