Tag: resilience
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It’s Important To Remember That You’re More Than Just a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting by Sarah Greene Updated: June 22, 2016 Originally Published: Oct. 13, 2015 As a stay-at-home mom, it’s all too easy to lose sight of who you are beyond motherhood. The ceaseless demands of raising children often leave little room for personal growth, and before you know it, you may find…
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Reflections on Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast How would you encapsulate the essence of motherhood in a single sentence? Perhaps a single image could do the trick. Recently, I reached out on social media to gather insights on this very question. The responses I received were a powerful reminder of our shared experiences. Regardless of our backgrounds, appearances, or…
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25 Reasons Moms Are Total Badasses
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a little game I sometimes find myself playing in the quiet hours of the night. It’s called “All the Ways I’m Failing as a Mom.” I usually play this when my mind races with memories of the day’s chaos and the tasks waiting for me tomorrow. Sometimes, it strikes during a…
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A Surrogate’s Journey: Celebrating the Strength of Women
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where not every woman experiences the joys of pregnancy, the stories of those who step in to help others achieve their dreams of parenthood are truly remarkable. One such story comes from a surrogate mother, Jenna Brooks, who has not only carried children for others but also donated her…
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40: The Magic Milestone
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach my 42nd birthday, I find myself reflecting on the significance of turning 40. In my teenage years, I held an almost reverent view of what life would be like at that age. While many of my friends viewed middle age with disdain, I saw it as a glorious milestone—a…
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The Empowering Journey of a Working Mom Through Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast It was during a hectic day of packing for a business trip that my husband dropped the life-altering news: our marriage was over, and he wanted a divorce. In that moment, I felt a complex swirl of emotions—crushed yet, oddly enough, relieved. Just a few months prior, the thought of this news…
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6 Tough Realities of Life I Want My Kids to Grasp
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we possess an innate urge to shield our children from the harshness of the world. This instinct might be rooted in our very nature — a subconscious drive to protect our young ones, stemming from our own experiences of wanting to feel safe and secured from life’s challenges. However, the…
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6 Important Lessons for My Insecure Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast My dearest Emily, once again, you came home from school feeling heartbroken. It’s painful to see how cruel children can be, often without even realizing it. You’re feeling left out, ridiculed, and isolated. I know that the bathroom stall has become a refuge for your tears, but I want you to know…
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Teaching Our Kids About Natural Consequences
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with lessons, both for us and our children. One of the most important lessons we can impart to our kids is the reality of natural consequences. A little while ago, my son, Alex, came barreling into the house wearing his rollerblades, soaked from head to toe after…
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Lessons from My Mother on Overcoming Struggles and Getting Things Done
Get Pregnant Fast In 1987, my mother drove a rusty old Renault Encore, a car that could only be described as a clunker. It was small, unattractive, and perpetually breaking down. I was old enough to feel the weight of embarrassment, often insisting that my mother drop me off a block away from school, just…