Tag: assertiveness
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10 Additional Things Moms Should Stop Apologizing For
Get Pregnant Fast A year ago, I found myself in quite the disheveled state—hair in a messy bun, yoga pants that hadn’t seen a washing machine in days, and a T-shirt marred with spit-up. When my partner walked through the door, I had the urge to apologize for my appearance, the pile of dirty dishes,…
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Pregnancy Empowered Me to Advocate for Myself
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always had a distaste for confrontation. It’s a feeling that has lingered since childhood. I often worried about others’ opinions, leading me to remain silent during conflicts. I vividly recall an incident when I was around 10 years old. My mom had given me money to buy frozen yogurt from TCBY…
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Rediscovering the Power of ‘No’ Through My Toddler’s Eyes
Get Pregnant Fast “NO!” My daughter beams as she exclaims it, almost like she’s sharing a delightful secret or rekindling a long-forgotten memory. The word rolls off her tongue with such conviction; there’s no mistaking her intent. Our conversations have taken on a new rhythm: “Would you like some carrots?” “No!” “Shall we go outside?”…
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Men Struggle to Understand Mansplaining While Continuing to Do It
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the phenomenon of mansplaining, it’s often said that the best way to highlight the issue is to simply discuss it. Yet, when a recent video was released focusing on the prevalence of mansplaining, it seemed to draw out an abundance of men who felt compelled to explain why…