Tag: personal growth
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The Enduring Pain of Divorce: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world as a divorced mother has been my reality for the past ten months. While I won’t count the preceding year of separation—when I still held onto the hope for reconciliation—this duration has been long enough for me to face the truth of my situation. Here’s where I stand: I’m…
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Grateful Reflections at 39
Get Pregnant Fast As I woke up to the dawn of my 39th birthday, I found myself reflecting on two things that brought me immense gratitude: my hair and my breasts. Of course, there were other blessings—like the way my son Jake nestled into my hair at 5:30 AM or how he and my partner…
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The Anti-Betty Draper Letter to My Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Mitchell In the latest episode of Mad Men, viewers were left grappling with Betty’s alarming lung cancer diagnosis, a twist that elicited a mix of shock and a sense of poetic justice for the character often critiqued as a cold mother. However, what truly struck me was the letter Betty…
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I Should Have Realized I Deserved Better
Get Pregnant Fast You know, looking back, I should have recognized the signs that I was worth more than what I was getting. For instance, whenever his favorite song, “It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy, played on the radio, he would belt out the lyrics as if they were his anthem. But I ignored it. I…
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7 Words to Ignite Your Creative Potential
Get Pregnant Fast You might think creativity is an innate trait, something that either you possess or you don’t. I’ve often found myself doubting my own abilities, feeling like a mundane individual masquerading as a creative soul. However, recent insights suggest that creativity isn’t just a flash of inspiration reserved for artists; it’s fundamentally about…
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Embracing Self-Confidence: A Journey to Accepting My Body
Get Pregnant Fast I fell head over heels for my partner, Jack, because he was tall, ruggedly handsome, and had that carefree vibe reminiscent of a mountain man. He’d shoot pool, cigarette dangling from his lips, exuding a charm that screamed “I live life to the fullest.” Meanwhile, I was the picture of a responsible…
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Navigating the Shift to Motherhood While Prioritizing Yourself
Get Pregnant Fast People often inquire, “How’s the transition into motherhood treating you?” Much like the casual exchanges we have with acquaintances about our day-to-day lives, this question often seeks a surface-level response. New moms are expected to beam with joy, maybe glance down at their little one with pride, and respond with, “It’s absolutely…
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8 Ways My Son’s Autism Has Transformed Me for the Better
Get Pregnant Fast My 13-year-old son has autism, and while I’ve often expressed my frustrations with it, I’ve come to realize that autism has been a profound teacher in my life. It has shaped me into a better parent and an even better person. Here are eight lessons I’ve learned through this journey: 1. Deepened…
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Embracing Feminism: A Journey of Growth and Empowerment for My Children
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who has undergone a significant transformation in my beliefs over the years, I find it essential to share my journey. Many who have known me for a while can attest to how drastically my views have evolved, and I consider this evolution a crucial part of personal growth. Being open…
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I Became a Runner at 40—And You Can Too
Get Pregnant Fast At 40, I hit a wall. Deep in the trenches of an emotionally draining marriage and juggling the demands of our fourth child, I felt utterly worn out. My body, depleted from endless nursing sessions, was like a shell of its former self. I’ve never felt the clichés of motherhood resonate more…