Tag: self-discovery
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Insights I Wish I Had at 16
Get Pregnant Fast It’s hard to believe that over two decades have passed since I was 16, yet the memories are still vivid. If I could sit down and have a heart-to-heart with my younger self, I believe we could spare each other a fair amount of pain. Reflecting on the lessons learned since then,…
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Rediscovering Myself as My Kids Enter Their Tween Years
Get Pregnant Fast As my children venture into their tween years, I’ve found myself navigating a new phase of parenting that I wasn’t fully prepared for. Right now, while I’m typing this, my oldest son is riding bikes with his friends, my daughter is enjoying a birthday celebration, and my youngest is engrossed in flying…
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5 Valuable Lessons I Gained From Leaving My Job
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Hartman Last year, I reached a tipping point with my work-life balance, prompting me to walk away from my job. Remarkably, just two months later, I found myself back in the same position—but this time, I had the upper hand. While I may have seemed like a corporate boomerang, that…
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The Best Choice I Made Today: Ignoring My Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast The most beneficial decision I made today was to ignore my little boy. Yes, it’s true that at just two years old, he relies on me for meals, getting dressed, and even using the bathroom. While I am his primary caregiver, today I opted to step back. Before you rush to label…
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Goodbye to My 30s: A Reflection on Aging
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks back, I learned that a familiar face from the past, Max Jordan, just celebrated his 70th birthday. Remember him from the news segments back in the day? I couldn’t believe it at first. But after a quick search, it was confirmed: Max officially entered his seventh decade on June…
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The Self-Centeredness of Youth: A Privilege I’ve Outgrown
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in my final year of college, I managed to defy the norms of my generation and land a job before I even walked across the graduation stage. I took a part-time position at an advertising agency, and once I received my diploma, I transitioned into a full-time role, crafting…
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Dear Son,
Get Pregnant Fast As you embark on this new chapter of your life, I want to share some essential truths that will guide you. You are now stepping into manhood, but remember, I’m still your mother, and I’ll always have words of wisdom to impart because my love for you is unwavering. Spread Kindness and…
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You at 20 vs. You at 40
Get Pregnant Fast At 20, life feels like an adventure waiting to unfold. You’re full of dreams and spontaneity, yet somehow, as you step into adulthood, the reality of finding a steady job seems to elude you. So, you opt for a radical change—maybe dye your hair a bold shade of purple, indulge in a…
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Let’s Rethink the Midlife Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast I recently celebrated my 41st birthday, and one of the most meaningful gifts I received came from my younger sister. She said, “You seem to be more of everything you’ve ever been — louder, more confident, more fun, more passionate — and it’s truly beautiful.” Those words shifted my perspective entirely. Since…
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Alcoholics Anonymous: Confronting the Deceptions I Believed
Get Pregnant Fast Today marked a significant milestone in my journey. While I didn’t conquer a mountain or witness the end of days, I experienced a profound moment in Burlington, Vermont—I attended my first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. For the past six months of sobriety, I had avoided AA meetings, clinging to a myriad of justifications.…