Tag: personal growth
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The One Thing I Can’t Bring Myself to Say
Get Pregnant Fast I’m a single mother. There it is, straightforward and stark. But that simple statement fails to capture the swirling storm of emotions that accompany those words: I am a single mom. It doesn’t reflect the heartache, sacrifices, guilt, shame, bitterness, and loneliness that often cloud my journey. It’s a complex mix of…
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IDGAF About What Others Think of My Parenting, And It Feels Amazing
Get Pregnant Fast When I embarked on this parenting adventure, I was initially consumed by the desire to achieve perfection, or at least something close to it. I felt immense pressure to present my child as impeccably groomed, stylishly dressed, and contently silent in public spaces. The fear of being labeled a bad parent was…
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What to Anticipate at Your 20th High School Reunion
Get Pregnant Fast This weekend marks my 20th high school reunion, or at least that’s how I phrase it for convenience. But calling it “high school” hardly does justice—our class, a tight-knit group of 100, journeyed through twelve long years together. When you share so much time with the same people, it transcends mere schooling;…
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Why Memorial Day Has Evolved Beyond Just a Picnic
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I never truly grasped the significance of Memorial Day. To me, it was simply a chance to enjoy the warm weather, indulge in barbecues, and relish in the joy of summer’s arrival. However, since my younger brother, Alex, made the brave decision to enlist in the military, my perspective…
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Navigating Your Thirties: Embracing Life’s Beautiful Chaos
Get Pregnant Fast In just a few weeks, I’ll be another year older. While this birthday isn’t a major milestone, it tends to blend into the rest, making it both special and insignificant all at once. It’s one of those “something” birthdays. Reflecting on my past writings about the age of 33, I realize not…
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Ma’am: I Never Imagined Feeling This Young While Growing Older
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, during a flight to Chicago, a young woman in her twenties referred to me as “Ma’am.” I was en route to a reunion with a fabulous group of ladies we dubbed the “Sisterhood” back in graduate school, a time when I was still in my 30s and not yet grappling with…
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“He’s the Love of My Life”: Jenna Hart Opens Up About the Pain of Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast In a revealing interview with a popular lifestyle magazine, Jenna Hart candidly shares her experiences following her divorce and explains why we shouldn’t harbor resentment towards her ex, Mark Rivers. Known for her poise and commitment to her children, Jenna has captured the hearts of many, especially in light of the emotional…
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Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of the Playground Monsters, Even If They’re Your Own
Get Pregnant Fast I remember my former self quite vividly. The way I would glance at those exuberant kids, seemingly out of control, and question why their parents hadn’t instilled better manners in them. I’d shoot them a disapproving look and might even chime in with a passive-aggressive, “That’s right, sweetie, we go up the…
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40 and Thriving: Embracing Life in Middle Age
Get Pregnant Fast “Middle age is when you still believe you’ll feel better in the morning.” — Anonymous I spotted my first gray hair at just 22, so by the time I hit the big 4-0, I was already accustomed to feeling “older.” While many friends stressed about crossing into their fourth decade, I was…