Tag: personal growth
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What I’ve Discovered as a Young Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit here with my 3-month-old son nestled beside me, both of us in a state of chaos—spit-up stains adorning our clothes and a never-ending cycle of yawns—I can’t help but reflect on how I arrived at this point. With a college degree in hand, just 22 years old, and a…
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Divorce Photoshoot? Why Not?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about a unique way to embrace newfound freedom after a split: the divorce photoshoot. When a woman named Sarah Thompson decided to mark her independence, she teamed up with her friend, photographer Maxine Rivera from Springfield, Illinois, to create a vibrant and cathartic photo series that turned the painful experience…
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7 Hard-Earned Lessons About Grief
Get Pregnant Fast I have a confession to share: just yesterday, I found myself crying on the floor, still in my pajamas. My computer was open, Netflix was playing, and for a good two hours, I sobbed my way through an Adam Sandler film. It’s hard to say if this is a new peak of…
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The Journey of Motherhood: A Reflection
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Over the past five years, my body has transformed as it nurtured and welcomed three incredible children into the world. I’ve fed them, cradled them, and enveloped them in affection. Yet, there are still fleeting moments when I can’t quite grasp how I became a mother. When did I transition from…
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The Moment I Chose to Stay Committed to My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast After spending 22 years together and 17 years of marriage, my husband and I were not the love-struck couple who had eagerly walked down the aisle, filled with anticipation and joy. The lively exchanges I used to witness at the grocery store—couples playfully arguing over dinner plans or dessert selections—seemed worlds away…
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How I Rediscovered My Voice and Became a Genuine Rock Star
Get Pregnant Fast “Just you and me, kiddo,” I say to my daughter, Jenna, as she climbs into the front seat, offering a half-hearted smile. “Hey, Mom. Can we swing by Starbucks?” I beam back and agree. The grocery store can wait. With her 13th birthday around the corner, I feel an overwhelming urgency to…
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I Thought I Understood Love — Until I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to love, I thought I had it all figured out. I cherish my partner, Jake. We’ve navigated nearly 11 years together, sharing moments of illness, hangovers, grumpiness, sleep deprivation, and everything in between. We’ve seen each other’s less-than-pleasant habits and endured each other’s quirks. Yet, every day, despite our…
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Navigating Divorce: Finding Strength in the Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 4, 2015 The phrase “in the trenches” has often resonated with me during challenging times—whether it was managing college deadlines, navigating the complexities of my career, planning a wedding, or even embracing the whirlwind of parenthood. However, nothing has felt quite as…
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What I Discovered About Competition from My Boyfriend’s Ex
Get Pregnant Fast While indulging in reruns of NCIS, I was struck by a powerful moment when Abby told Gibbs, “Good women know it’s OK to share the throne.” This profound statement made me pause and reflect. It suggested that women could celebrate each other’s achievements rather than view them as competition. This was a…