Tag: personal journey
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Feeling the Pressure: My Journey to Book Release
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, I bumped into an acquaintance at the school, and while we hurried through the hallway, she caught my attention with a quick, “Hey, your book is coming out soon – are you excited?” “Absolutely!” was probably the response she expected. I mean, who wouldn’t be thrilled about their book…
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Embracing My Body: A Journey Beyond Weight
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I stumbled upon a meme that resonated with me in such a profound way. It featured a hefty guy on a surfboard, declaring, “When you throw in the towel on your diet and just say ‘forget it, I’m fat.’” Honestly, they could have slapped a picture of me right there—it felt…
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How My Pregnancy Strengthened My Pro-Choice Views
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can remember, I have identified as pro-choice. However, I must admit that I once found the concept of abortion quite unsettling. In my younger years, the mere thought of someone I knew choosing to terminate a pregnancy made me uncomfortable. I subscribed to the common belief that…
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Nurturing New Roots with My Partner’s Children
Get Pregnant Fast The journey began with a subtle discomfort that escalated into an intense throbbing in my head. Despite trying everything from medication to rest, the pain persisted. I found myself in Dr. Stevens’ office, his expression mirroring the sorrow I felt when I lost my childhood pet. “I regret to inform you that…
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Hitting My Breaking Point: A Journey Through Parenthood and Mental Health
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I found myself spiraling into a state of chaos, and I mean that in the most genuine sense. My struggle with depression and anxiety has been a part of my life since my teenage years. What I initially dismissed as typical adolescent angst eventually revealed itself as an enduring…
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Letting Go of My Homeownership Aspirations
Get Pregnant Fast Back in 2006, when I was expecting my first child, my partner and I made the decision to leave Brooklyn for a suburban town on the border of Queens and Long Island. Armed with some money I had inherited, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to invest in a small co-op…
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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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To My Son: A Heartfelt Thanks for Your Light During My Postpartum Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When faced with postpartum depression, it’s easy to become consumed by the struggle to heal. Often, this can lead to feelings of guilt, making you question your abilities as a mother. If you are experiencing similar challenges, I want to remind you: this guilt is misleading. You are doing the best you…
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When Love Falls Short: Navigating the End of My Soulmate Relationship
Get Pregnant Fast Last Saturday, my partner made a significant announcement that stirred many emotions. In recent weeks, I’ve received numerous inquiries about our situation, especially following that day. I appreciate the curiosity; it provides me a platform to express thoughts and feelings that often need addressing. For the past four or five years, I’ve…