Tag: personal growth
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Finding Strength and Happiness After Infidelity: A Journey of Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast I can vividly recall the moment that shattered my world—the white T-shirt I wore, the song playing in the background, and the paralyzing shock when I heard the words, “I was with your partner.” Life has a way of presenting you with pivotal moments that hit harder than you could ever imagine,…
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I Hope My Children Always Recognize the Beauty in Our World
Get Pregnant Fast In recent weeks, with the overwhelming nature of news and personal losses, parenting has felt particularly challenging. I’ve found myself needing to address topics I wasn’t fully prepared to discuss with my children. While it’s true that we can never be completely ready, life has a way of unfolding, prompting questions that…
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9 Incredible Perks of Being an Older Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with my second child, I found myself on a park bench watching my 3-year-old, Ethan, play. A passerby casually remarked, “Is that your kid or your grandkid?” Ouch. Yes, I had my children later in life—my second baby arrived just before I turned…
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I Cut Ties with My Own Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Amy Carter Updated: July 16, 2020 Originally Published: Sep. 12, 2011 As a child, I often found myself engulfed in a whirlwind of anxiety and confusion, never realizing that my feelings were far from the norm. I mistakenly believed that these emotions were entirely my fault. Years down the line,…
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Embracing the Sentimental Side of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast This morning marked a milestone for me as I dropped my youngest off at preschool for the very first time. I watched my 3-year-old, Lucas, as he donned his little backpack, clasped his teacher’s hand, and waved goodbye. It was a heartfelt farewell that felt like it lasted an eternity. His proud…
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20 Essential Life Lessons for My 20-Year-Old
Get Pregnant Fast As my eldest child, Alex, just stepped into his twenties, I find myself reflecting on what that milestone really means. It’s a reminder of my own youth—sitting in a college classroom, cramming for a Shakespeare midterm, and wearing a thrifted blouse that screamed irony. Those days feel like they were just yesterday,…
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Why I’m Not Apologizing for My Musical Choices
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my evolving taste in music, I can’t help but chuckle at the younger version of myself—the one who would have cringed at the thought of belting out Top 40 hits while shuttling my kids to activities. Back in the day, I adorned myself in black velvet chokers and…
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The Realities of Parenting: Finding Joy Amidst the Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real for a moment. I’m about to share some truths that may ruffle a few feathers, spark judgment, or even make some question my parenting credentials. But you know what? Sometimes, the unvarnished truth needs to be aired out. Here’s my reality: I love my daughter more than life itself.…
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6 Habits I Need to Break Now That My Kids Are Growing Up (And One I Can’t Let Go)
Get Pregnant Fast For over a decade, my life was dominated by nursing, pregnancy, and the endless cycle of caring for little ones. I was either carrying a baby or soothing a toddler, all while managing diaper duties, bedtime tales, and the occasional monster scare. And then, in what felt like the blink of an…