Tag: life lessons
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A Bold Proposal: Consider Entering the Workforce Right After High School
Get Pregnant Fast As we navigate the transition from high school to adulthood, it’s essential to recognize that college is a significant commitment. It’s costly, consumes a lot of time, and, in my view, shouldn’t be the default next step for every high school graduate. I propose a radical idea: many young adults could greatly…
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Embracing the Awkward Phase: A Lesson in Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the awkward phase—my own experience was nothing short of a trial by fire. Whenever I come across those cringe-worthy photos from my early teen years, the kind where I sported an unfortunate perm, oversized glasses, and outfits better suited for a middle-aged woman, I can’t help but feel a wave of…
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Thou Shalt Drink the Wine (And Other Commandments)
Get Pregnant Fast This piece isn’t meant to be disrespectful. Moses had his commandments, and I’m offering my own set of guidelines to enhance life for you, your loved ones, and everyone around you. Here are my ten commandments for a more fulfilling existence. 1. Thou Shalt Drink the Wine (or Not) If wine is…
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5 Things I Would Change If I Could Relive My High School Years
Get Pregnant Fast If I had the opportunity to revisit my high school days, there are definitely a few things I’d approach differently: Embrace Physical Education Imagine having fifty minutes of daily exercise, guided by a teacher or coach, in a gym, on a track, or even on a tennis court. I would have fully…
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What My Mother Taught Me About Splitting Wood
Get Pregnant Fast The ax was one of the few practical tools my father left behind. Alongside that and the saw, my siblings and I found ourselves in a home devoid of a man’s presence. My mother’s stories about him were sparse and sharp, fragments that lacked any warmth or affection. I often visualize myself…
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What My Mom Taught Me About Doing Things on Your Own
Get Pregnant Fast It was 1987 when my mother, Lisa, drove a rusty old Renault Encore that looked more like a relic than a reliable vehicle. It was small, unattractive, and constantly breaking down. I was old enough to feel the embarrassment, often persuading her to drop me off a block away from school so…
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Life Lessons on Birth Control for Teens
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother with a mission, I aim to ensure that every teen understands the reality that sex can lead to babies. And let’s be honest—babies are right up there as the third worst thing to bring home after STDs and regrets. This brings me to my newly minted initiative: “Teaching Teens…
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Today, I Choose to Embrace My Life
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I will choose to embrace my life. Even when I find myself rushing to get ready for work, herding the kids out the door, packing lunches, signing forms, and wiping sticky faces. Just when I think I’ve got everything under control, I’ll see the school bus pull away with my son…
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Our Teenagers Are Our Greatest Teachers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Teen Girls at the Pool, This isn’t going to be one of those letters where a well-meaning adult tries to tell you how to act or what to wear. You know the type — filled with unsolicited advice about fashion choices or social media habits. Trust me, I’m just as weary…
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9 Ways Sorority Life Equips You for Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast “From the outside looking in, you can never understand it. From the inside looking out, you can never explain it.” As I reflect on my journey, it’s hard to believe it was only four years ago that I graduated with my degree. Fast forward to today, and being a wife and a…