Tag: personal growth
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Moms, This Is When It’s Time to Let Them Soar
Get Pregnant Fast You thought you had severed the ties, but here you are, still holding on tightly. Your son is nearing 20, and while you believed you had allowed him to spread his wings when he moved in with his father during his senior year, the pain was unbearable. You thought that was the…
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A Message to My 21-Year-Old Son
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Ethan, As you approach your 21st birthday, I find myself reflecting on the changes that await you. What parenting guidelines still hold relevance, and which have faded into the background like that Little Tikes car you used to zoom around the neighborhood? Now that you’re legally able to purchase a bottle…
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Embrace Your 40s: A Decade of Fabulousness
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in my early twenties, the thought of turning 40 felt daunting. It was that age where you’re not quite young anymore, yet not quite old—definitely not “grandma” territory, but still a bit of a downer in my young mind. I imagined people in their 40s feeling nostalgic or melancholy…
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Parenthood and the Journey to Healing: My Path to Therapy
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has become the focal point of my existence. It’s a constant journey that I live and breathe daily, and recently, it has led me to seek therapy. Since the birth of my daughter two years ago, I’ve found myself reflecting on my own upbringing and grappling with the differences between my…
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A Friendly Guide to Dealing with Difficult People
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life can be challenging when you encounter rude drivers, unhelpful store clerks, and overly enthusiastic mall walkers. However, the real struggle often lies with those closest to us—friends, family members, and other acquaintances. Here’s a handy guide to help you tackle these encounters with grace and a bit of humor: Common…
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How I Came to Embrace My True Self at the Walmart Self-Checkout
Get Pregnant Fast There I was, navigating a Walmart in Alabama, making a conscious effort to tone down my typical fast-paced Jersey girl tendencies. With every checkout line overflowing, I decided to take the plunge into the self-checkout area. My practical partner, Jake, thrives in this environment: the efficiency! The independence! The minimal human interaction!…
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I’m a Young Stroke Survivor: Lessons from My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I reach for my cereal, I pinch a few flakes between my fingers, focusing intently. “Now, bring it to your mouth, Jamie,” I remind myself. Not my ear, my mouth. Victory! I repeat the process, though to an onlooker, I may just appear a tad slow and frail. Inside, however, my…
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“My Body is Not Shameful”: A Mother’s Empowering Message on Body Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where societal pressures can weigh heavily on new mothers, one Ohio mom, Sarah Thompson, took it upon herself to share an uplifting message about body positivity. After an encounter with a stranger in a local store, who mistakenly assumed she was still pregnant, Sarah turned what could have been…
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To the Moms Facing the Challenge of Raising Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast In a memorable scene from a popular series, a character reflects on her experience as a mother, saying, “I’m her mother, but it’s more like she’s my mother.” While it may sound peculiar, this feeling resonates deeply with many. I know this all too well, having found myself in a similar situation…