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When Your Mother Isn’t Perfect: Finding Your Own Path
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to motherhood, my own experience has been far from that of a picture-perfect family. My mother isn’t a bad person; she simply doesn’t fit the mold of idealized figures like Carol Brady or June Cleaver. Growing up, she seemed lost and overwhelmed, perhaps still is. She experimented with…
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Keeping the Spirit Alive After the Women’s March: 10 Ways to Sustain the Momentum
Get Pregnant Fast Even though I spent the day of the Women’s March enjoying the slopes in the breathtaking mountains of Northern Idaho, my heart was with those who gathered to advocate for crucial causes. I followed the events through social media, feeling the vibrant energy radiating from the millions who marched in solidarity. The…
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The Toughest Challenge of Motherhood: Embracing Help
Get Pregnant Fast Before I became a mother, I thought I had a solid grasp on what the most challenging aspects of motherhood would be: sleepless nights, the chaotic toddler phase, teenage drama, losing my sense of self, and the relentless exhaustion — just to name a few. With four sons in tow, I was…
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Refugees vs. Undocumented Immigrants: Clearing Up Common Misunderstandings
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on the topic of refugees. This isn’t just due to the heart-wrenching images and stories emerging from the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, nor is it solely a response to the heated immigration debates that have dominated recent elections. My perspective has shifted because our family recently embarked…