Tag: resilience
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I Am Beautiful to Him
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Partner, As we approach our anniversary on February 17, I can’t help but reflect on our journey—14 years of love, laughter, and challenges. To some, that might seem trivial, but for us, it is monumental. We’ve both seen marriages falter and fall apart, crumbling under pressures that can feel insurmountable. It’s…
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The Isolation of Motherhood with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mother is a journey filled with love, joy, and challenges, but for those of us raising children with special needs, it can sometimes feel like a solitary road. My circle of friends is fantastic. They are kind, supportive, and understanding, even when I occasionally miss their messages. They bring me…
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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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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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Walk of the Not Quite Alive: A Journey from Darkness to Light
Get Pregnant Fast On a crisp autumn day much like today, with the sun gleaming down and families enjoying the outdoors, I find myself curled up on a park bench, battling the shakes of alcohol withdrawal and the gnawing pangs of hunger. I observe the families around me. There’s a mother, the picture of joy,…
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The Joy of Shopping with Kids: A Mother’s Delight
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something truly special about taking your children along for shopping trips. From the early days when they were tiny infants, squawking in the grocery cart, to now—this joy has only grown. Having them by my side transforms a simple errand into a delightful adventure. Kids have an uncanny ability to bring…
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Embracing Independence: A Journey of Growth
Get Pregnant Fast He approached the cashier with a determination that radiated from him, his glasses sliding down his nose as he leaned closer to the counter. As he placed his order, his voice cut through the soft chatter around him, drawing my attention and causing my heart to race. I couldn’t help but wonder…
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United by Motherhood: A Journey of Resilience and Hope
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: June 14, 2013 Every mother has her own unique set of “firsts”—moments that shaped her journey into motherhood. Whether it was that initial attempt to conceive, the first cycle of in-vitro fertilization, or enduring years on an adoption waiting list, these experiences can be both challenging…