Tag: self-expression
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I’m Done Overthinking My Personal Choices
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself at the park wearing a pair of old sneakers that I had almost forgotten about. These black canvas shoes, which my friend Amanda affectionately dubbed my “rebel shoes,” are far from supportive, yet they have a charm that I can’t resist. They embody a youthful spirit, a sense…
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Excuse My Colorful Language, But I’m a Proud Profanity Enthusiast and That’s Not Changing Anytime Soon
Get Pregnant Fast As I’ve journeyed through life, I’ve learned to embrace certain truths about myself. For one, I prefer my coffee at a lukewarm temperature, and let’s just say I’m not a fan of smoothies or kale. Finding jeans that fit my curvy shape is always a challenge, and turtlenecks? They make me look…
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9 Annoying Things Tweens Do That Are Actually Incredible
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting a tween can feel like riding a roller coaster—thrilling, unpredictable, and sometimes a little nauseating. My 12-year-old son, Jake, recently insisted on painting his room a striking shade of dark blue. Rather than flat-out rejecting the idea, I suggested a vibrant teal as a compromise. Luckily, he loved the idea, and…
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Punk’s Not Dead: From Rebellion to Responsibility
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, I never really fit the conventional mold for girls. I always sensed that I was a bit different from my peers, and rather than conform, I marched to the beat of my own drum. Deep down, I longed to find my tribe, so you can imagine my joy when I…
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Long Hair, No Problem: Why I’m Keeping My Sons’ Hair Long
Get Pregnant Fast People often assume my sons are girls. When that happens, I gently correct them, using “he” or “him” instead of “she.” The strangers usually look embarrassed and mumble apologies, as if mistaking my sons for girls is some kind of insult. I brush it off, reassuring them that when your boys sport…
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Empowering My Daughter Through Her Fashion Choices: A Lesson in Bodily Autonomy
Get Pregnant Fast Back-to-school shopping has always been a cherished tradition for me and my daughter, Emily. Like me, she has an eye for fashion—our shopping trips often turn into a delightful spree where we encourage each other to indulge in new clothes and shoes. We typically kick off our adventure with a fun dinner…
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Why I Embrace the F Word in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I received a comment on my social media post that was largely positive, but it did come with a question: “Why do you use the F word? Your family seems lovely, and I’d prefer not to hear your children say it.” That got me thinking. First off, let me clarify: while…
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Divorce Photoshoot? Why Not?
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s talk about a unique way to embrace newfound freedom after a split: the divorce photoshoot. When a woman named Sarah Thompson decided to mark her independence, she teamed up with her friend, photographer Maxine Rivera from Springfield, Illinois, to create a vibrant and cathartic photo series that turned the painful experience…
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9 Life Lessons Gen Xers Gleaned from the Original MTV
Get Pregnant Fast Remember when MTV was actually about the music? When the screen was filled with iconic artists and innovative visuals rather than overproduced reality shows? I crave those nostalgic days, the era when VJs like Sarah, Mike, and Jenna introduced us to groundbreaking talent and captivating videos, not the latest teen drama. Back…