Tag: self-discovery
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Why Being 40 Is So Much Better Than Being 29
Get Pregnant Fast When I was younger, I often heard my grandmother playfully state that she was 29, a quip that sometimes caught others off guard. She was a youthful grandmother—just 39 when I was born—and always appeared vibrant and youthful. My aunts would follow suit, and my mother probably joined in the fun now…
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Guidance for the Daughter I May Never Meet
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Darling, I’ve decided it’s time to share some wisdom with you. Even though you’re not here yet—and let’s be honest, I’m getting on in years—I think about you often. I hope this collection of thoughts will offer you a guiding light as you journey through life, whenever that may be. Read…
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9 Ways I Feel More Alive Than I Did Before
1. Shoes Can Be Different Get Pregnant Fast In my earlier years, I was all about fashion. My outfits were meticulously coordinated, from my top to my shoes and handbag. I felt like I belonged on a magazine cover! But then, societal expectations crept in, dictating what colors were acceptable during certain seasons. Thankfully, those…
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5 Life Lessons I Gained from My Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Toddlers are a whirlwind of chaos, aren’t they? With their boundless energy and unpredictable behavior, they often seem like little beings devoid of logic, impulse control, or any grasp of basic hygiene. Yet, amidst the madness, I’ve managed to uncover some valuable insights from my pint-sized companion. Here’s what parenting a toddler…
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I Grew Up Without Religion—and I’m Thankful for It
Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on my upbringing, I realize that my exposure to religion was minimal at best. My understanding of a higher power was limited to vague mentions of a “Creator” and the occasional gift of a children’s Bible, which remained untouched on the shelf. Most importantly, I was told, “As long…
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For the Love of Bacon: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Believe it or not, I spent the first 33 years of my life without ever tasting bacon. As I reflect on it now, it feels almost criminal—truly absurd! In my family, bacon was simply never part of our meals. It wasn’t due to religious beliefs or dietary restrictions; it was just one…
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5 Surprising Emotions That Come With Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Here are five unexpected emotions that motherhood brought to my life: The Overwhelming Fear I can still see the moment I buckled our newborn daughter into her car seat for the first time. The sky was an enchanting blue, and the trees were lush and green, but my focus was on the…
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How My Experience with Childhood Trauma Influenced My Parenting Journey
Get Pregnant Fast At the age of 17, I found myself gathering materials for a teacher heading to an elementary school to discuss personal safety. Initially, I dismissed her talk, thinking it was similar to the D.A.R.E. presentations I had been subjected to as a child. Her topics ranged from bullying to the distinction between…
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Like Mother, Like Daughter: The Ever-Changing Dynamics of Womanhood
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was thirteen, she often declared, “I want to be like Clara when I grow up.” Clara is a friend of mine, thriving in the entertainment industry, living a lifestyle filled with glamour and dating a range of fascinating men, from firefighters to corporate lawyers. Interestingly, Clara finds herself envious…
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I Don’t Parent the Way My Mother Did, but I Cherish Her Influence in My Own Motherhood Journey
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lila Anderson “Parents rarely let go of their children, so children let go of them. They move on. They move away. The moments that used to define them are covered by moments of their own accomplishments. It is not until much later that children understand; their stories and all their accomplishments…