Tag: personal growth
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Let’s Move Past the Body Affirmation Nonsense
Get Pregnant Fast We often hear the saying, “It’s what’s on the inside that counts.” But let’s be real about what’s inside us: intestines, blood vessels, mucus membranes, and even a bit of waste. Yes, our bodies are filled with all sorts of biological components. They function like vehicles, not destinations. So when you think…
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Swiping Right: A Single Mom’s Journey to Confident Dating
Get Pregnant Fast As a single mom of two, my dating life has often felt like a distant memory. Recently, however, an unexpected opportunity arose: a night at a rather questionable motel with a striking man I’d only spoken to twice on the phone. With a flurry of texts to friends who could watch my…
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C’mon, Share a Smile
Get Pregnant Fast A friend of mine, a seasoned media trainer, once encouraged me to practice smiling. As a marketing consultant who frequently presents and speaks publicly, I had managed to overcome my initial fears, but recently, my anxiety seemed to creep back in. After our first coaching session, she bluntly said, “You need to…
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Goldilocks and the 3 White Hairs
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood in front of the mirror, I plucked one stubborn hair from my mane, trying to convince myself it was merely a shiny platinum strand. Surely, I had more time before my hair turned traitorous. But alas, it was not platinum. Those carefree days of childhood were long behind me.…
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How Running Helped Me Understand the True Meaning of Enough
Get Pregnant Fast I once dreamed of owning a “26.2” bumper sticker—the kind that proudly displays a marathon accomplishment beside those “My Child Is on the Honor Roll” stickers. But here’s the truth: my car has neither. In fact, I don’t even have that honor roll sticker. While I wouldn’t classify myself as particularly competitive…
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To My Ex: One Day You’ll Regret Not Choosing Your Children
Get Pregnant Fast To the father of my kids, a familiar face that feels like a stranger, I’m not angry with you. I feel pity for you. You’re missing out on everything. Last Friday, as I left my heart with you in your apartment for the first time in over a month, I was once…
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Separation Doesn’t Always Equate to Sadness
Get Pregnant Fast March 15, 2023 Navigating the topic of marital separation can be tricky, especially when discussing it openly with friends and family. I’m no stranger to this; I’ve shared my own experiences before, and the responses often flooded in. Many messages suggested that my marriage faltered due to a lack of effort or…
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An Open Letter to My 13-Year-Old Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, Before you came into my life, I had no real understanding of love’s profound depth. It’s like the universe—vast, ever-expanding, and filled with wonders yet to be discovered. My heart remains the same size, but the love within it has grown tremendously, evolving and deepening with every moment we share.…
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My Google Searches: A Reflection of My Life
Get Pregnant Fast When I look back at my Google searches over the years, it’s like flipping through a scrapbook of my evolving interests and responsibilities. Our online queries can reveal so much about who we are and what stage of life we’re navigating. In My Twenties In my twenties, my searches revolved around adventure…