Tag: self-acceptance
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Embracing the Camera: A Journey to Family Memories
Get Pregnant Fast Last night, I stumbled upon a blog post by Jessica Moore titled “Mom in the Frame.” In her heartfelt piece, Jessica shares her struggles with appearing in family photos: “I’m present in every moment of their lives, yet my image is rarely captured. One day, I won’t be around — whether that…
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Lady Gaga Faces Body Shaming Over Her ‘Belly’ — And The Internet Isn’t Having It
Get Pregnant Fast Lady Gaga’s halftime performance at the Super Bowl was nothing short of spectacular. However, what captured the most attention afterward wasn’t her breathtaking aerial stunts or her powerful vocals—it was the scrutiny over her belly. Yes, you read that correctly. You might be wondering, “Belly? Lady Gaga? Is that really what we’re…
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Why Women Should Celebrate Their Battle Scars Instead of Concealing Them
Get Pregnant Fast Every six weeks, as I refresh my hair color, the reemergence of gray hairs serves as a stark reminder of my age and the passage of time. A closer look reveals the fine lines around my eyes, which seem to deepen based on my sleep quality and emotional moments. But it’s not…
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Pregnancy: My Journey Toward Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! I’m here to share my personal journey with food addiction and self-acceptance. For years, I struggled with food dependency, a negative body image, and emotional ups and downs. I often found myself comparing my size to others, obsessing over how I appeared, and avoiding mirrors at all costs. It…
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How to Gracefully Accept a Gift
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Aug. 3, 2016 Originally Published: Feb. 17, 2015 Often, while immersed in reading, certain sections resonate deeply with me, though I might not immediately grasp the reason. One such instance occurred when I revisited “Story of a Soul,” a spiritual memoir by St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Recently, I…
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Embracing Your Mid-30s: Where Being Uncool is the New Black
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 35th birthday, I’m excited to share my wish list that perfectly encapsulates the beauty of being uncool in your mid-30s. This collection of desires is as relatable as it is humorous, reflecting the joy of embracing life’s quirks at this age. Here’s what I’ve asked my partner and…
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The Ever-Present Arm Dangle: A Mother’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, our bodies have endured quite the journey, often leading to a love-hate relationship with our own reflections. After numerous sleepless nights and countless pairs of unflattering hospital gowns, we eventually arrive at a point of acceptance. We strive for a healthy lifestyle—some of us hit the pavement running, while others…
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Why I Call Bullshit on the ‘Soulmate’ Concept
Get Pregnant Fast When I shared the news of my engagement, a colleague exclaimed, “I’m so thrilled you’ve found your soulmate!” I paused, reflecting on that term: soulmates. The connection just wasn’t there. As I envisioned my fiancé, I struggled to reconcile the notion of soulmates with our relationship. Was I making a mistake? Was…
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Moms, It’s Time to Embrace Your Brilliance and Ditch the Self-Deprecation
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a curious phenomenon, isn’t it? Many mothers tend to minimize their accomplishments, often diminishing their own worth in front of others. “Oh, my cupcakes didn’t turn out that great,” says a mom who poured hours into perfecting them for a school event. “I’m not really doing this right,” admits a mother…