Tag: self-worth
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Embracing Bodies: A Revelatory Moment in the Locker Room
Get Pregnant Fast I think it’s safe to say that most women grapple with body image issues—concerns that stretch from head to toe. Breasts often feel too small, too large, too perky, or too droopy. Rear ends can be deemed too ample, too flat, bony, or riddled with dimples. Then there are those pesky fat…
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10 Essential Lessons for My Daughter When Life Gets Tough
Get Pregnant Fast As I watch my daughter, Emma, nestled in her pajamas on this snowy March afternoon, lost in a world of play with her brother, I can’t help but wish that this moment of innocence could last forever. At just 10 years old, she is on the brink of a whirlwind of experiences—friend…
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How to Love Someone with a Larger Body
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There’s No ‘Just’ in Being a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I heard you say that word the other day. It slipped from your lips as casually as it once did from mine—without much thought or emphasis. We’ve become so accustomed to this phrase, both from ourselves and others, that we often overlook its significance. “I’m just a stay-at-home mom.” I could sense…
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Overcoming Domestic Violence: My Journey to Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast “Why can’t you just be quiet, you worthless piece of trash?” His words cut through the air, sharp and deliberate. That was his go-to insult, aimed straight at my deepest insecurities. He knew exactly how to hurt me, emphasizing every syllable of “worthless” as if it were a badge of honor he…
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A Heartfelt Message to Young Girls: You Define Your Own Value
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, while volunteering at my son’s school, I stumbled upon an eye-opening exchange between two young girls, both just 9 years old. One girl was casually ranking their classmates based on her preferences, and I could see her excitement as she mentioned a new boy claimed the top spot.…
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Am I Ashamed to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom?
Get Pregnant Fast Being a stay-at-home mom can sometimes feel like a double-edged sword. There are days when I find myself making excuses for my choices, constantly justifying my existence to myself. It’s as if I’m battling an inner critic that believes the world is watching and judging me. When I finally get a moment…
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How I Attempted (and Ultimately Missed) the Chance for a One-Night Stand
Get Pregnant Fast After being involuntarily celibate for over two years—following my husband’s departure after three decades of marriage—I started to yearn for physical intimacy again. I wasn’t ready for a full-fledged “relationship,” which I had always thought was a requirement for sex; in my vulnerable state, that could lead to more emotional turmoil. For…
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Why I Embraced the Princess Makeover at Disneyland Without Regrets
Get Pregnant Fast As I soared through the twists and turns of Space Mountain, my wife took our middle daughter, Lily, to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique nestled near Cinderella’s Castle at Disneyland. I found myself alone on the ride, but when I returned to discover that Lily was undergoing an extravagant princess makeover, my heart…
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Embracing Uniqueness: A Journey Through Matching
Get Pregnant Fast “Most of the kids match,” my daughter announced proudly. I felt a little flutter of tension as I settled into my small chair, clutching my chai a bit tighter, waiting to see if she would elaborate. Around the preschool snack table, a group of fourteen little ones were absorbed in their treasures…