Tag: self-discovery
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What I Discovered About Myself When I Stopped Raising My Voice at My Children
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my household was filled with raised voices. It seemed perfectly normal at the time, but it wasn’t until I became a parent that I began to question the impact of yelling. One day, after losing my voice, I seriously contemplated whether my habit of shouting was damaging both to myself…
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Embracing My Inner Badass: A Journey Through Motherhood and Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 Originally Published: March 23, 2013 A few years ago, I found myself in a bit of a fashion phase where skirts dominated my wardrobe. Growing up, I was a total tomboy, preferring the comfort of t-shirts and jeans to any dress. But in my late 20s, I felt…
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Watching My Boys Outpace Me: A Journey of Motherhood and Running
Get Pregnant Fast It was an unforgettable October morning in 2002—my first marathon day. Under normal circumstances, the absence of my period would have caused a stir, but that day, I felt a wave of relief. I wouldn’t have to deal with it while tackling 26.2 miles through the streets of Chicago. After all, I…
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The Daddy Dilemma: Navigating the Questions of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 14, 2014 Originally Published: September 9, 2012 I find myself fielding the “Daddy Question” about once a week. Initially, it made me cringe—I was uncertain how to respond and worried that a wrong answer might leave my children emotionally scarred for life. I imagined a future where we’d be sitting…
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At 30, I’ve Finally Discovered Myself
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, I found myself spending the night at a friend’s place. It was a far cry from the carefree sleepovers of my twenties. By 9 p.m., I was tucked into bed, kids snuggled up beside me. I wanted nothing more than to drift off, but the mascara still clinging…
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Embracing Divorce: A Cause for Celebration
Get Pregnant Fast When my marriage began to unravel, the idea of embracing divorce as a positive change was the furthest thing from my mind. The process of selling our beautiful home and dividing our assets felt like a crushing blow. We both had to relocate to separate apartments, forcing our two children to adapt…
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I Expected Joy After Giving Birth, But Instead I Felt Broken
Get Pregnant Fast I was in pain—both physically and emotionally. My body felt like it was unraveling, and the weariness coursing through me was palpable. I was a mess: clumps of skin cells, oily hair, and remnants of blood marked my transition into motherhood. The vision of blissful motherhood I had imagined came crashing down,…
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You’re Not the 30-Something Party Girl You Once Were
Get Pregnant Fast In my 20s, I lived life to the fullest, indulging in every party and adventure that came my way. I could have easily competed with anyone in the realm of wild nights and carefree days. Back then, it felt like the right time to savor every moment because I knew that eventually,…
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The Silence of Growing Up: A Reflection on Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Today, as I strolled through the grocery store, our eyes connected in the aisle, and a wave of nostalgia washed over me. I sighed, realizing how much I missed you—well, not the actual you, since we’ve never met before. I miss the version of me that you represent—the vibrant mom navigating the…
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21 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I had a moment that made me reflect on my journey since my divorce. After a work event, a young girl approached me with a box of her homemade jewelry, selling them to help her mom with a phone bill. Feeling inspired, I bought a bracelet that caught my eye. It…