Tag: friendship
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Why I Hesitate to Discuss My Child’s Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be a rollercoaster of emotions, and when it comes to my youngest child, Leo, the ride is even more intense. As my sweet little boy approaches his third birthday, I find myself grappling with the complexities that his special needs bring to my life and relationships. While he is the…
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What My Mother Taught Me About Driving Friends to the Airport
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: May 9, 2015 I’m well-acquainted with airport travel times—not because I was a globe-trotting child, but because I spent countless hours shuttling friends to and from the airport. My mother was the go-to person in our circle, renowned for her willingness to drive anyone in need.…
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The Night I Embraced My Newfound Independence
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I hosted a dinner party—something I used to do frequently when I was married. After my divorce, the thought of throwing a gathering felt intimidating, and I often found myself lamenting my single status. I felt adrift, unloved, and out of place in a world that seemed to favor couples. In…
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7 Instances Where Fellow Moms Will Come to Your Rescue
Get Pregnant Fast Raising young children can be an overwhelming journey, often more challenging than anticipated. One of the hardest parts is the lack of support—it’s often just you, day in and day out, trying to manage everything. Unfortunately, our country doesn’t provide much structural assistance for parents. Maternity and sick leave are often scarce,…
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If You Really Can’t Stand Someone, Send Them Glitter
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all been there, caught in the throes of an intense argument with a friend. You know, the kind where you’re yelling, “Why won’t you LISTEN to me?” while your (soon-to-be-ex) friend interrupts you and twists your words into something ridiculous. It becomes a shouting match filled with dramatic insults, and the…
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Calling All Future Golden Girls: Join Me for a Fabulous Journey!
Get Pregnant Fast I fondly remember watching Golden Girls during its original run, but back then, the characters felt light-years away from my own reality. Now that I’ve entered my 40s, Dorothy, Sophia, Blanche, and Rose seem a lot more relatable. While I cherish every moment with my children, from diaper duties to navigating the…
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10 Indications You’ve Found a Lifelong Mom Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Last Friday was one of those challenging days that every mom knows all too well. My home looked like a tornado hit it, the kids were bickering louder than ever, my partner was in no better mood, and I was just about at my breaking point. So, like any seasoned mom would…
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10 Reasons My Child Is Not My Best Friend
Get Pregnant Fast When my 4-year-old, Lily, looks up at me and declares, “You’re my best friend!” I can’t help but smile. It’s a sweet sentiment, but let’s be real—there’s a lot more to friendship than just heartfelt declarations. As I mentally sift through her request for reciprocation, I think, “Sorry, kiddo, but you’re definitely…