Tag: personal growth
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The Unexpected Gift of a New Beginning at 50
Get Pregnant Fast Two weeks after I hit the big 5-0, my husband of nearly two decades dropped a bombshell: “I don’t love you anymore. I’m done.” I stood there, stunned. What a way to celebrate my birthday, right? My gifts from the kids were a Fitbit and a card from him, which felt more…
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I Still Fear for My Safety
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting I Still Fear for My Safety by Jenna Smith Updated: August 21, 2015 Originally Published: May 4, 2015 It took me a while to reveal my address to my partner. When he finally stepped inside, his first remark was not about my absence of a TV or my overflowing bookshelf. “Wow,”…
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How Bruce Springsteen Transformed My Life
Get Pregnant Fast I recently celebrated a milestone: my 30th anniversary of attending my very first concert. And no, it’s not for my marriage—I’m approaching 14 wonderful years with my partner, thanks for asking! I’m talking about that unforgettable night when I stepped into the vibrant world of live music. Do you remember your first…
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What I Discovered About Self-Acceptance After Overcoming My Eating Disorder
Get Pregnant Fast I first encountered body shaming in middle school when a boy I had a crush on cruelly told me to “go home and take some growing pills” because I hadn’t developed yet. I returned home in tears, seeking comfort from my bewildered mother, who urged me to brush it off. That moment…
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9 Unexpected Transformations That Occur When You Turn 40
Get Pregnant Fast As you cross into your forties, life can shift in ways you might not expect. Here are nine surprising changes that many experience during this transitional period. Boredom? What’s That? Gone are the days of feeling restless. Now, I can easily spend an entire afternoon on a park bench, captivated by the…
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Lessons Learned from My Mother: A Tribute to Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my life, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the extraordinary strength of women who overcome obstacles like sexism and societal barriers. My mother, a true embodiment of resilience, divorced my father when I was very young. With relentless determination, she secured a position as a secretary at a local university, where…
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10 Ways My Dance Background Prepared Me for Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a classic print, often found in dance studios, that captures the essence of what it means to be a dancer. It showcases a pair of dancer’s legs in a fifth position plié, comically clad in tattered clothing. The tights are frayed, the leg warmers are in shambles, and the ballet shoes…
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Why I Fear Teaching My Daughter Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I once penned a heart-wrenching note to my mother. It read something like this: “Mom, I’m sorry that I’m overweight. I hate myself. I know you probably don’t love me. I should just run away. I wish you didn’t have such a heavy daughter.” — Mia Reflecting on that…
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20 Indications That Time Is Catching Up With You
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I celebrated another birthday, but let’s be clear—this isn’t a sob story about aging. Honestly, I’m at peace with the passage of time. Age is just a number, right? However, I can’t shake the feeling that I’m starting to show my years. Do you find yourself thinking that the best moments…