Tag: personal growth
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Embracing Life at 35: Why This Age Rocks
Get Pregnant Fast At 35, I’ve reached a point in my life where I refuse to be bogged down by phrases like “advanced maternal age” or “annual mammogram.” Sure, I’m aging, and so are my friends, but let’s be real: I’m not old. I’m thriving in my mid-thirties, and here’s why. Shopping has become a…
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The Hidden Benefits of an Awkward Teen Phase (And How to Foster It for Your Kids)
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: it’s 1989, and you’re a 14-year-old who feels like an outcast. You’re flat-chested, a bookworm, and you sport frizzy, permed hair—frizzy because you didn’t know any better and brushed it like crazy for years. You wear braces and, at night, a headgear that looks like it belongs in a medieval…
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5 Realities of Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic (ACOA) and a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast I walked into my first Al-Anon meeting at the age of 22, feeling a mix of apprehension and hope. After countless hours searching through self-help books, I came to the painful realization that my personality quirks and dysfunctional traits stemmed from growing up in a household with an alcoholic father. For years,…
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An Apology from a Reformed New Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat down with a glass of wine tonight, reveling in the rare moment of my child finally asleep, I was hit with a wave of realization. To all you seasoned mothers out there, I owe you a heartfelt apology. It’s taken me a couple of years, but I finally see…
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I’m a Single Mom, and Right Now, Dating is the Last Thing on My Mind
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was just a baby, her father and I found ourselves navigating the challenges of a long-distance relationship. After four years together, I genuinely believed we were headed towards marriage. However, after two years of struggling to make the long-distance thing work, I made the difficult decision to end it.…
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Now That I’m a Mother, I Crave More
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve never been the kind of person to yearn for much in life. Sure, as a kid, I had fleeting desires—a shiny new toy, the chance to stay up late to watch my favorite show, or even a desire to skip school now and then. I once dreamed of becoming an astronaut…
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Hey Kids, ‘Mama’ Is Not the Same as ‘Servant’
Get Pregnant Fast You know that classic scene from Cinderella where she’s bustling about the kitchen as a chorus of bells ring endlessly, summoning her to meet the demands of those around her? My mornings often resemble that chaotic scenario, but instead of bells, I have a lively entourage of four kids—two 3-year-olds, a 5-year-old,…
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10 Insights I Want to Share with My Children One Day
Get Pregnant Fast As a devoted parent, I maintain a journal titled “Wisdom for My Kids.” It serves as a safeguard in case life decides to throw an unexpected curveball while I’m out and about. You never know what could happen. This journal is my honest reflection, filled with personal anecdotes and lessons that I…
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Missing Mom: Four Years of Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 28, 2015 Today marks the fourth anniversary of my mother’s passing. It’s hard to believe that 1,460 days have gone by since she left this world. While I’ve learned to navigate my life without her—no longer bursting into tears while making beds, strolling through the…
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Running on Empty: A Real Talk on Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Flustered, red-faced, and fighting back tears, I made my way to the checkout line and cast a glance at the cashier. Her hair was neatly styled, and her makeup was just right—she stood there calmly attending to the next customer. And then there was me—the harried mom with sweat beading on my…