Tag: personal growth
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My Son Used to Crave ‘Just Us’ Time—Now I Find Myself Asking for It
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emma Lawson As my eldest child approached his second birthday, our family dynamic shifted dramatically with the arrival of his younger sister. For nearly two years, it felt like it was just the two of us against the world. Rarely did we have a babysitter, and I seldom left his side.…
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It’s Time to Embrace Divorce: A Shift in Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast During the turbulent unraveling of my marriage, I never imagined that taking the bold step to divorce would lead me to a happier and more fulfilled life. Selling our beautiful home, dividing our assets, and moving into separate apartments felt like a significant low point. Our two boys had to adjust to…
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The Significance of a Camp Best Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: It’s the summer of 1983, and I find myself at Camp Greenwoods, a bustling hub of laughter and camaraderie. I was the unfortunate soul who sparked a lice outbreak in our cabin. While lounging on the grass with my fellow campers, an attentive counselor noticed me scratching my head. A…
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What Awaits Beyond the Pain
Get Pregnant Fast In the insightful book, Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind, psychologists Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire delve into the aftermath of life-altering trauma. They observe, “The more we are shaken, the more we must let go of our former selves and assumptions, and begin again from the…
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Almost 40 Doesn’t Mean Almost Done
Get Pregnant Fast As I celebrate my 38th birthday, I find myself reflecting on what it truly means to be approaching 40. On the surface, it seems like I have everything in order: a college degree, a loving husband, and four wonderful children. I have a stable job, a cozy home, and a circle of…
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The Tale of Leo the Bull: A Parenting Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast One Saturday morning about five years ago, I took my three boys to the local baseball field to enroll my then-5-year-old firstborn in the spring baseball program. While I pondered which size cap and tiny baseball pants to select to complete the registration forms, a couple of coaches ambled over from the…
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Why Our Parents Set the Bar So High
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of parenting, it’s almost impossible to escape the shadow of our parents. Whether you’re striving to meet their expectations or determined to surpass them, your parents inevitably serve as the benchmark against which you gauge your own parenting skills. Growing up, my parents were the epitome of organization and…
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I Don’t Ask My Partner for Permission
Get Pregnant Fast When my friend from down the street invited me to a ladies’ night dinner with other women in our community, I found myself going through a checklist. I checked my calendar for conflicts, browsed the restaurant’s menu online (and let’s be real, I was also eyeing the cocktail options). I messaged the…
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Reflections from My Twenties: A Letter to Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parents, As someone who once stood on the other side of the table as a job coach and prevocational teacher, I owe you an apology. I’m sorry for not fully grasping what it means to be a parent, especially when navigating the complexities of autism. While I always cared for my…