Tag: support system
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The Essential Friends Who Help You Navigate Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to balancing the demands of motherhood and marriage, having a solid support system of fierce and unapologetic friends is crucial. I like to refer to them as my soul sisters—they truly understand and accept me without passing judgment. These remarkable women are essential to my heart, mind, and overall…
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Why Every Woman Should Have a Gay Best Friend
Get Pregnant Fast As nontraditional students in our 30s, my friend Jacob and I found ourselves at a crossroads, ready to complete our degrees after years of living life to the fullest. I was in my last year of college when our paths crossed in class. Jacob and I quickly hit it off—sharing casual conversations…
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Navigating Work-from-Home Life as a Couple
Get Pregnant Fast For those unfamiliar or simply curious, here’s an inside look at what it’s like when both partners in a relationship work from home. You gain an instant support system. Your partner becomes your go-to proofreader, tech support, printer-ink supplier, and (if you ask nicely) a second pot-of-coffee maker. Who needs interns when…
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6 Absurd Errors I Made During My First Year as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the wild ride of parenthood! It’s almost comical how our expectations can get completely out of whack, fueled by a cocktail of hormones and a sprinkle of naivety. As a new parent, it’s easy to feel invincible, but let me tell you, the reality can hit harder than a toddler’s tantrum.…
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Navigating the Legacy of Eating Disorders: A Mother’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I am constantly grappling with the desire to shield my daughter from the struggles I faced with eating disorders. The origins of my own battles are hazy, like disjointed scenes from an old film. Was it the cutting remark from a classmate in seventh grade that triggered my journey…
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6 Tips for Successfully Blending Families
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of a blended family can be a daunting task. As a mother of four children aged 10 to 18, I can tell you firsthand that this journey comes with its fair share of challenges and adjustments. Blending families isn’t just about merging households; it’s about building relationships that can…
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Dear Friends Without Children
Get Pregnant Fast Dear friends without kids, Once upon a time, I was just like you—free-spirited and unencumbered by a little one’s schedule. I could do whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. Occasionally, I find myself longing for those carefree days, and I’ll admit, I feel a twinge of envy as you still enjoy that…
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Why I Choose to Maintain Connections with My Ex-Boyfriends
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a common belief that once a relationship ends, all ties should be severed. To some, the idea of dining with an ex a decade later is utterly baffling. However, I stand firmly against that notion. During my single years, I dated extensively. I wasn’t particularly interested in blind dates until a…