Tag: personal growth
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The Freedom of Not Caring About Appearances
Get Pregnant Fast During my robust twenties, I was never one to spend endless hours at the gym, scrutinizing my reflection for “flaws.” Not that I didn’t have any. From a little Buddha belly to sturdy thighs and jiggly upper arms, my body has always been far from the idealized image. As for my breasts,…
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Cancer, You Are Not Welcome Here: A Letter from a Young Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Cancer, Let me be clear: I despise you. I loathe everything you represent—the despair, fear, and loss you inflict. You came at me uninvited, attacking in a moment when I was blissfully unaware that you even knew my name. Your presence has not only shaken me to my core but has…
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How My Adopted Son Is Learning the True Meaning of ‘Mother’
Get Pregnant Fast At just four years old, my adopted son recently celebrated his first Mother’s Day. Like many mothers, I’ve grappled with feelings of inadequacy, often believing I’m not enough, that I fall short, and that I struggle to balance work and home life. I’ve carried the guilt of not measuring up, convinced that…
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Why I Walked Away from Online Dating and Found True Happiness
Get Pregnant Fast You might think I’m a bit of a traditionalist, but I still rely on a good old-fashioned calendar—yes, the kind you jot down notes on with a pen. I was in my mid-20s when online dating platforms like eHarmony and Match made their debut, revolutionizing the dating landscape. At that time, most…
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What I Learned from My Mother About Self-Reliance
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to life lessons, my mother has imparted a wealth of wisdom as the eldest child in our family. One principle stands out above the rest: If there’s a job that needs doing, take it upon yourself to tackle it. I remember vividly the time she replaced a toilet using…
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A Heartfelt Note to My Childhood Fairy from My Adult Self
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Lila, You never mentioned how challenging this adulting gig would be. Recently, I stumbled upon the collection of letters you penned to me over the years, written in your whimsical fairy script. Don’t fret; I’ve safeguarded them in a heart-shaped box alongside all the other sentimental treasures I refused to let…
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The Constant Struggle of Guilt Following My Separation
Get Pregnant Fast I left a note for my daughter beside her bed, letting her know that I was taking her younger brother to school and would be back shortly after going for a quick jog. She had gone to bed feeling unwell the night before, and I could hear her stuffy breathing from the…
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Balance Is A Myth: Moms, Embrace Your Passions
Get Pregnant Fast Finding and chasing our true passions is a deeply personal journey, especially for mothers. I believe that many moms fall prey to leading lives devoid of passion, often settling for less than what our hearts truly desire. We become accustomed to feelings of exhaustion, stress, and discontent, and in many ways, we…
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Teaching Our Children the Importance of Epic Failures
Get Pregnant Fast “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” —Liam Rivers “It is impossible to live without failing…