Tag: self-worth
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The Ineffectiveness of Fat-Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast Fat-shaming has become an all-too-common practice in recent discussions about body image. For those unfamiliar, fat-shaming involves criticizing or mocking individuals for their weight. Recently, there’s been a surge of debate about whether this approach yields any positive results. Does belittling someone for their appearance actually encourage them to change? Even if…
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Why Motherhood and Perfection Are Incompatible
Get Pregnant Fast Let me share a little secret: I used to be a perfectionist. It’s not that I believed I was perfect, but rather that I felt an overwhelming urge to excel in every facet of my life. I was a people-pleaser, constantly worried about how others perceived me. Everything had to be done…
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Let’s Move Past the Body Affirmation Nonsense
Get Pregnant Fast We often hear the saying, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts.” But let’s be real about what’s inside us: intestines, blood vessels, mucus membranes, and even a bit of waste. Yes, our bodies are filled with all sorts of biological components. They function like vehicles, not destinations. So when you think…
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Rediscovering My Value as a Mother While Raising a Child with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast As I eagerly anticipated the arrival of my first child, I was confident that motherhood would come naturally to me. Having cared for babies since I was young and having a genuine love for children, I felt prepared to face the challenges ahead. Life had always rewarded my hard work, and I…
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A Heartfelt Reminder for Our Daughters: Insights from a Young Girl
Get Pregnant Fast In a world filled with pressures and expectations, there’s something beautifully pure about childhood friendship. I often find myself observing my daughter, Emma, and her friend Ava as they play. At just 9 years old, they’re blissfully unaware of the complexities that come with growing up. Their innocent game of playing salon…
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What a Trump Candidacy Means for Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Every morning feels like a waking nightmare in which we’re surrounded by those who support Donald Trump’s bid for the presidency. My feelings towards these supporters are quite clear—I’ve even suggested they disconnect from me on social media. Honestly, anyone who supports Trump likely won’t enjoy my posts, and I doubt I’ll…
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Why I Want My Daughter to Move Beyond the Obsession with Idealized Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter approaches me, a Lisa Frank coloring book in her tiny hands, she flips it open to a page featuring a girl with exaggeratedly large eyes, a cute nose, and perfectly outlined lips. “Do you think she’s pretty?” she asks, a question that has become all too familiar. This inquiry…
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16 Life Lessons My Mom Instilled in Me Over 17 Years
Every achievement counts. No matter how trivial it may seem to others, don’t let their opinions overshadow the significance of your accomplishments. Embrace the joy of watching your favorite movie multiple times, like How to Train Your Dragon 2. Life is fleeting, so cherish the things that bring you happiness. Cultivate a reading habit. Regardless…
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Let’s Reassess Mom-Shaming, Shall We?
Get Pregnant Fast A friend of mine once shared a vivid recollection of being rushed into an emergency room on a stretcher. He had just attempted to take his own life and came perilously close to succeeding. He remembers the bright lights overhead, the flurry of voices and hands surrounding him, and the moment someone…