Tag: personal growth
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Mom Inspires Others to Embrace Their Post-Baby Bodies
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy and childbirth introduce numerous challenges for women, but one of the most significant hurdles can be accepting the changes to your body after having a baby. With shifting shapes, newfound curves, and the pressure to look as if you never carried a child at all, it’s no wonder many mothers struggle…
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What I Discovered About Breast Cancer and Art: Embrace Courage and Defy Expectations
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I attended a paint night at a charming little art studio, accompanied by my sister and her mother. These events are typically guided by an instructor who leads everyone through creating a similar painting. It’s a delightful gathering where mostly women enjoy each other’s company, sip some wine, and attempt to…
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Will Johnson: My Journey of Overcoming Fear from a Young Age
Get Pregnant Fast Will Johnson is making waves on the big screen in his latest film, “Focus,” where he portrays a master con artist mentoring a captivating protégé, played by Australian starlet Mia Thompson. In a candid conversation with contributor Jamie Smith, Will opens up about his vulnerabilities, relentless optimism, and some of his less-than-ideal…
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The Moments You’ll Long For Again
Get Pregnant Fast A weary new mother carries her baby through the aisles of Target, her hair pulled into a messy bun and her eyes heavy from sleepless nights. She stops to admire a chic dress hanging on a discount rack, contemplating whether the ruffles would hide her postpartum curves. “$25 feels like a splurge,”…
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The Silence of Growing Up: A Reflection on Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Today, as I strolled through the grocery store, our eyes connected in the aisle, and a wave of nostalgia washed over me. I sighed, realizing how much I missed you—well, not the actual you, since we’ve never met before. I miss the version of me that you represent—the vibrant mom navigating the…
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How to Embrace the Feeling of Being Really Old (Sorry, Not Sorry)
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the joys of aging. Remember when you were the youthful couple, the trendsetters among your friends? That was me and my partner, Alex. We tied the knot at 18 and were the first in our circle to dive into parenthood, often hearing, “You’re just kids!” from perplexed onlookers. It felt great…
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What My Mom Taught Me About Wearing Old Underwear
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I was often taken aback by the contrast between my mother’s impeccable style and the surprising secret she harbored: her underwear was a decade old, and it showed. How could someone so elegant and vibrant be wearing such worn-out undergarments? Even at just nine, I recognized that she could…
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The Choices We Face as Single Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating single parenthood after 40 has taught me a lot about making choices. It’s a simple concept I like to call “OR.” And no, I’m not referring to a surgical room; I’m talking about the conjunction that represents the tough decisions we often face. Think of it like the Miranda rights: you…
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Dear Mom,
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve been wanting to express my thoughts for quite a while now, but life has kept me busy with countless sleepless nights, endless messes, and the chaos of raising kids. You know the drill; you’ve walked this road yourself. Thank You First and foremost, thank you. Thank you for all the sacrifices…
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21 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I had a moment that made me reflect on my journey since my divorce. After a work event, a young girl approached me with a box of her homemade jewelry, selling them to help her mom with a phone bill. Feeling inspired, I bought a bracelet that caught my eye. It…