Tag: self-acceptance
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Tess Holliday Faces Criticism for Sharing Pregnancy Photos – But Why?
Get Pregnant Fast Tess Holliday, a well-known plus-size model, recently made waves on social media when she posted a series of maternity photos that many pregnant women share without facing backlash. Of course, the internet erupted with criticism, as some felt compelled to fat-shame her for celebrating her pregnancy. In her Instagram post, Holliday expressed,…
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10 Ways Motherhood Has Enhanced My Body Image
Get Pregnant Fast As time passes, I can’t help but notice the changes in my body. My hips are wider, my skin shows signs of aging, and I occasionally spot a gray hair. I thought my bust couldn’t possibly shrink more, yet here we are. While I’m not turning heads with my appearance anymore, I…
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Fat Talk: It’s Time to Stop
Get Pregnant Fast Fat talk has been part of my dialogue for as long as I can remember. I used to think that once I became a mom, I would easily break free from this habit. However, I quickly learned that quitting fat talk was far more challenging than I anticipated. For years, I would…
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My Complicated Journey with My Weight
Get Pregnant Fast I was just 10 years old when I first became aware of my weight. It was back-to-school shopping time, and as I tried on a navy blue T-shirt paired with plaid shorts, I felt uncomfortable in my own skin. I envied the slender figures of my peers and, under the harsh glow…
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How Raising a Shy Son Helped Me Navigate My Own Shyness
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve often been told that I come off as cold or aloof, but I see myself differently. I identify as shy—not rude or standoffish, just reserved and introverted. I’ve pondered the roots of my shyness, especially since I grew up in a home filled with outgoing, social butterflies. My parents thrived in…
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Chin Hairs, Neck Wrinkles, and Thinning Hair: The Realities of Middle Age
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I sat through a mandatory HR training session at work, and one topic caught my attention: age discrimination. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) protects individuals aged 40 and older from unfair treatment based on age. Wait a minute—I now have legal backing for being in my 40s? I still…
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My Edited Self vs. My Authentic Self
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a version of me that feels real—the one I see when I wake each morning, bleary-eyed and barely awake, staring into the mirror with an expression that lacks inspiration. Then there’s my edited self, who emerges from the chaos, cleverly concealing the scars and gray hairs beneath a pleasant façade. This…
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When I Shed the Baby Weight, I Faced the Question: Did I Starve Myself?
Get Pregnant Fast One afternoon, while my daughter was hosting a playdate, a mother I barely knew struck up a conversation in my kitchen as I prepared snacks for the kids. As I tossed grapes into a bowl, she asked me, “So, how did you lose the baby weight? Did you starve yourself?” Her gaze…
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A Letter to My Teen Daughter: You’re Beautiful and Smart, Even If You Don’t Believe It
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Beloved Daughter, I need you to stop taking down the photograph of yourself from our fridge. This back-and-forth has been ongoing for weeks. I put it up, you remove it, and then I find it hidden under various kitchen items. Your creativity in concealing it is impressive, but let’s put an…
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In Defense of the Unflattering Photo: A Mom’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a funny thing being labeled a millennial. I was born in 1985, which technically places me in that category, but I often find myself questioning that identity. A wise friend once teased, “So you’re basically the oldest millennial,” and, honestly, that feels more accurate. My first cell phone didn’t appear until…