Tag: personal growth
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Embracing My Body: A Journey to Self-Love at Nearly 40
Get Pregnant Fast As I glance through old photographs from my childhood, particularly those taken during my late elementary school years, I can’t help but see a gangly, awkward girl. She wore oversized T-shirts, often paired with acid-wash jeans and a disastrous perm, desperately trying to cloak her developing form. I was taller than most…
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7 Essential Insights Parenting Has Revealed to Me
Get Pregnant Fast I never envisioned myself as a parent. The thought of cradling a baby was never part of my dreams. In fact, I often questioned my ability to care for even a pet, let alone a tiny human being. When I found out I was pregnant at 28, a whirlwind of emotions hit…
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Educated, Yet Childless: The Unheard Expert in Parenting Advice
Get Pregnant Fast Despite holding multiple degrees in psychology and counseling, I find myself lacking the one credential that seemingly holds the most weight in parenting circles: having children of my own. Friends and even acquaintances have often sought my advice during their personal dilemmas. It appears I possess that rare gift—and sometimes a burden—of…
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It’s Important To Remember That You’re More Than Just a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting by Sarah Greene Updated: June 22, 2016 Originally Published: Oct. 13, 2015 As a stay-at-home mom, it’s all too easy to lose sight of who you are beyond motherhood. The ceaseless demands of raising children often leave little room for personal growth, and before you know it, you may find…
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A Letter to My Soon-to-Be College Freshman Niece
Get Pregnant Fast My dear Emma, First and foremost, I want you to know how much I love you. That’s the most crucial message I need to get across as you embark on this thrilling new chapter of your life. While I may not have all the answers to life’s questions, I can assure you…
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5 Lessons Parents Can Take from Their Children’s Unfiltered Creativity
Get Pregnant Fast In the wise words of Ursula K. Le Guin, “The creative adult is the child who survived.” This statement resonates deeply, reminding us that once upon a time, we were all free spirits brimming with creativity before the constraints of adulthood took hold. So, why do children find it so much easier…
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The Mom I Critique Most Severely
Get Pregnant Fast I recently found myself scrutinizing another mom’s parenting choices, and I know I shouldn’t be so judgmental. But seriously, let me tell you about this mom I’ve been judging. For starters, she didn’t have a natural birth and weaned her child from breastfeeding quite early. She treats her toddlers to donuts right…
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Embracing the Journey of Life I’ve Been Given
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood on the edge of the diving block, my classmates offered supportive smiles. At 38, I was acutely aware of my age and insecurities as a novice diver. I avoided eye contact, feeling the weight of my self-consciousness. Yet, I realized that sometimes, not trying is far more noticeable than…
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10 Ways I’m Rediscovering Myself in My 30s
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached my thirtieth birthday, like many, I experienced a moment of panic. Thirty felt daunting, especially after a rollercoaster of a decade filled with moving out, marrying, and starting a family. It’s easy to think the excitement of youth is fading when you’re staring down the big 3-0. But honestly,…
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40: The Magic Milestone
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 42nd birthday, I find myself reflecting on the significance of turning 40. In my teenage years, I held an almost reverent view of what life would be like at that age. While many of my friends viewed middle age with disdain, I saw it as a glorious milestone—a…