Tag: self-identity
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I’m Just a Mom (But It’s Not What You Think)
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a common misconception that I have everything under control—people often see me as a put-together mom who juggles three kids, a tidy home, and a writing career without breaking a sweat. But the reality? It often feels like attempting to navigate a yacht without ever having set sail before. While my…
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Why I Feel Guilty About Not Wanting More Kids
Get Pregnant Fast In the early days after welcoming my first child into the world, I embraced the role of a new mother with an almost overwhelming sense of pride. I felt like I had found my true calling. As a stay-at-home mom, I envisioned giving my little one all of my undivided attention, implementing…
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Why I Value My Childless Girlfriends
Get Pregnant Fast Since stepping into motherhood, I’ve found myself on a mission to connect with fellow moms. I’ve dived into mom groups, taken my baby to music classes, and even joined a women’s group at a church where I don’t regularly attend. Riding the wave of new motherhood, I feel an intense urge to…
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I Resented Being Compared to a Celebrity, But Not for the Reasons You Might Think
Get Pregnant Fast “Hey there, look it’s that famous girl!” That’s what an aggressive stranger shouted at me while I was walking home in New York City one chilly evening in 1998. It was one of many moments when I found myself at the center of unwanted attention, all because I resembled a certain infamous…
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Different Is Interesting
Get Pregnant Fast Quirky is one way to describe my son. When he was just a year old, he developed an unusual attachment to his puffy snow boots. He wore them relentlessly throughout 2009, even during the sweltering summer months, paired with shorts and no socks. Let me tell you, those little feet were the…