Tag: self-acceptance
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5 Things That No Longer Matter to Me After Turning 40
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment: there comes a time when you start living for yourself, propelled by the awareness that life is finite. As you hit that milestone of 40, you realize that the things that once seemed monumental can feel trivial. It’s not that I had an epiphany one morning,…
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I Need to Let Go of My Self-Consciousness for My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast My almost three-year-old daughter is undeniably stunning—not just in that typical “I’m her mom and I love her more than anything” way. No, she’s genuinely a beautiful little girl. Her flowing brown hair could easily be featured in a hair care commercial, and her hazel eyes sparkle with life. Her smile is…
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The Ultimate ’80s Hair Saga: The Perm Disaster
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I could remember, I was stuck with fine, straight black hair. I couldn’t help but envy my friends with those luscious curls. It was like a scene straight out of a beloved childhood book—think of how Ramona Quimby idolized Susan, the curly-haired girl seated in front of her at…
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What Changed When I Stopped Obsessively Counting Calories and Embraced Life
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while attending a Zumba class, something struck me. I noticed a trainer kneeling beside a woman who was struggling through push-ups, offering gentle encouragement. The determination in this woman’s eyes resonated deeply with me, reflecting a journey I was all too familiar with. It brought me to tears, reminding me of…
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People Share #FatSideStories to Shine a Light on Body Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast Body shaming is a pervasive issue in our society, and through the hashtag #FatSideStories, individuals are bravely recounting the struggles they face due to their size. Men and women alike are opening up about the relentless challenges that come with being labeled “overweight” by others. These stories reveal the harsh realities that…
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Embracing Honesty with My Daughter About Body Image Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast In a moment I never anticipated, I found myself weighing in front of my daughter today. It was one of those automatic actions—tapping the scale and stepping on—when I suddenly noticed her curious gaze fixated on me. “Uh-oh,” I thought, realizing that I had inadvertently opened a door I promised myself would…
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Infertility: A Journey That Transformed Me
Get Pregnant Fast In November of last year, I sent a playful emoji text—a couple of hearts, a bed, an hourglass, and a baby bottle—to a dear friend, excitedly announcing my pregnancy. To my surprise, she interpreted it as a question about her own pregnancy and replied with an enthusiastic “Yes!” It turned out that…
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Why I Feel Empowered When I Skip Makeup
Get Pregnant Fast In the whirlwind of modern life, it’s easy for women to feel pressured to present a certain image. As Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie eloquently put it, many of us juggle various aspects of our identity, from fashion to hobbies, yet society often nudges us to pick and choose which parts to showcase. During…
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The Journey to Embracing Body Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my life at 37, I can’t help but think about how I once perceived this age—like it was the beginning of the end. In my mind, thirty-seven was the point where fun faded, and Spanx became a necessary accessory. I wasn’t particularly excited about turning 37; the years…