Tag: personal journey
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From Office Worker to Stay-at-Home Mom: My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: June 4, 2016 Originally Published: May 18, 2015 At the age of 40, I found myself with a newborn and a spirited preschooler, pondering the significance of life. Was it truly meant to be spent in a cubicle under harsh fluorescent lights? I couldn’t shake that thought. While I was pregnant…
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The Transformations of My Body: A Journey Through Life
Get Pregnant Fast I don’t often glance at my lower back tattoo, often dismissed as a “tramp stamp,” although that term was not in circulation when I got it in my twenties. The colors remain vibrant, and I can’t help but chuckle recalling the day I got it—my friend still laughs about my expression when…
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Why Being Your Mom is the Most Rewarding Challenge I’ve Ever Faced
Get Pregnant Fast I can still vividly recall the day you entered my life; it feels like just yesterday, but it’s been two years now. I remember those early nights in the hospital so clearly — your dad had to go home to help your older brother settle down for sleep. My mom came to…
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The Hidden Struggle of Eating Disorders
Get Pregnant Fast I live with an eating disorder, and it may not be what you imagine. At 39, I’m a married mom of two who also coaches my daughter’s soccer team. To the outside world, I seem perfectly normal—not too thin, not too heavy. I share laughter often and appear to have everything together,…
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My Life Would Not Be What It Is Today Without Feminism
Get Pregnant Fast I recently tied the knot and now have two wonderful children, a cozy home, and a fulfilling career. At first glance, my life may seem pretty standard, and you might even relate to many of these aspects. However, if I had been born just 50 years earlier, I wouldn’t enjoy the same…
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How Motherhood Transformed My Klutziness: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I was the girl known for her clumsiness, often finding myself stumbling and tripping, only to end up flat on my face. “I’m such a klutz!” I’d laugh, oblivious to the fact that labeling myself in that way only invited others to chuckle at my expense, rather than with me. At a…
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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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Shannen Doherty Expresses Gratitude to ‘Maggie’ for Support During Cancer Treatment
Get Pregnant Fast Shannen Doherty has been remarkably open about her cancer journey, sharing both the struggles and victories on social media. Recently, she took to Instagram to celebrate the conclusion of her radiation therapy, expressing heartfelt thanks to her medical team and one notable “cancer warrior” named Maggie. In a touching post, Doherty reveals…
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Taking Medication Doesn’t Indicate Weakness
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my life, I’ve encountered the need for anti-anxiety medication on three separate occasions. The first instance was after my first child was born, the second followed the birth of my second, and now, I find myself in the same position once again. From an early age, I’ve grappled with anxiety. I…