Tag: personal growth
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50 Reasons I Feel Stuck in the Middle of Life
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my late forties, I find myself firmly planted in the midst of middle age. Let’s be real: not many of us reach 90, so I’m likely on the downward slope. I don’t feel old, but I certainly can’t be mistaken for young anymore. This is where my fondness for…
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Carving My Own Path Through My Mid-30s
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 19, 2023 Originally Published: June 28, 2023 On a sunny Tuesday afternoon last month, I arrived at my son’s kindergarten class with a colorful assortment of cupcakes, party hats, and juice boxes to celebrate his sixth birthday. Without a second car, I dragged all his party supplies in a rickety…
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Times Moms Should Hit Pause, Reflect, and Breathe
Get Pregnant Fast When you look up the term “mother,” you’ll find a straightforward definition: “One’s female parent.” While that’s accurate, we, as mothers, understand that the essence of motherhood goes far beyond biology. It’s a daily commitment that demands a whirlwind of energy, constantly seeking to maintain some semblance of order in the chaos.…
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Claim Yourselves: A Letter to My Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast Dear daughters, Your bright smiles light up my world, and your desire for my presence is palpable. The way you curl up against me, seeking comfort and warmth, feels like a beautiful and ordinary dance. At times, it’s hard to distinguish where you end and I begin; we are so intricately woven…
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Time for a Girls’ Getaway: Why You Should Leave Family Behind for a Vacation with Friends
Get Pregnant Fast As summer approaches, the idea of a family vacation may sound appealing, but have you considered the benefits of ditching the family for a getaway with friends? Traveling with your pals can offer a refreshing break from the daily grind, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to bond in a more relaxed setting.…
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Listening to My Husband Helped Me Realize It Was Time to End My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast As I leaned against the doorway of our living room after putting the kids to bed, I mustered the courage to ask my husband, “Do you have a moment?” My heart raced, but I kept that to myself. The recent divorce of friends after 14 years had stirred up a whirlwind of…
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The Mother I Never Expected to Be
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself reflecting on the kind of mother I envisioned I would become. Just yesterday, as my little one lay on the floor in a fit of rage because I refused to let him play in the toilet (again), I had an epiphany. Tears streamed down his cheeks; he looked…
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5 Ways Desperately Seeking Susan Transformed My Life
I Realized I Wasn’t Bound to a Mundane Future. Get Pregnant Fast Even as a pre-teen when the film debuted, the character of melancholic housewife Roberta, portrayed by the talented Rose Thompson, made me see that I didn’t have to settle for a life with an everyday guy like a hot tub salesman named Mike.…
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5 Valuable Lessons from Home Schooling
Get Pregnant Fast Home schooling wasn’t always our path. My children, aged 13 and 10, spent their formative years in public schools until we made the significant decision to transition to home schooling in January this year. After extensive research, heartfelt discussions, and a few tears, my partner and I determined that this change would…
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Walking to School: Can I Get a Hallelujah?
Get Pregnant Fast As September rolls around, my children are ready to take on the adventure of walking to school independently. They’re at that age (or so I believe). I’ve drilled into them the importance of looking both ways before crossing the street, even if I’ve yet to witness them applying that lesson in real…