Tag: self-discovery
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10 Strategies I Embraced to Heal After My Divorce
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Divorce can feel like a whirlwind, leaving you dizzy and disoriented. Throughout my own journey, people often asked me, “Are you OK?” Friends, family, and even strangers on the street seemed concerned about my well-being. But the truth was, I was doing just fine—most of the time. Sure, I had my…
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My Transformative Journey in Motherhood: Realizing I Am Enough
Get Pregnant Fast The experience of motherhood has profoundly shaped my life in two significant ways. It has both dismantled my preconceived notions and unveiled my true self. I’m not framing this in a negative light; rather, I’m sharing my journey with honesty. Having embraced motherhood for over eight years, I’ve simultaneously embarked on a…
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I Didn’t Think I Needed a Break From My Kids, But I Took One Anyway
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: warm sun, soft sand, a refreshing cocktail in hand, and… tears streaming down my face? After months, possibly years of anticipating this getaway, my first solo trip since becoming a parent (that’s 15 years, folks), I found myself quietly sobbing behind my sunglasses. I knew I was in trouble, but…
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What I Aim to Achieve in the New Year
Get Pregnant Fast It wasn’t until I hit the age of 12 that I first made a conscious decision to give something up. Growing up a bit heavier than my peers, shedding pounds was often at the top of my New Year’s resolutions. Over the years, my goals have shifted. Some years, I swore off…
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What Is the Right Age?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Lane Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: November 1, 2015 I vividly recall my early teaching days. In my early 20s, fresh to a new school, I was engaged, a homeowner, and leading a lively group of sixth graders during Halloween festivities. As I mingled among Bart Simpsons and…
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A Letter to My Soon-to-Be College Freshman Niece
Get Pregnant Fast My dear Emma, First and foremost, I want you to know how much I love you. That’s the most crucial message I need to get across as you embark on this thrilling new chapter of your life. While I may not have all the answers to life’s questions, I can assure you…
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10 Ways I’m Rediscovering Myself in My 30s
Get Pregnant Fast As I approached my thirtieth birthday, like many, I experienced a moment of panic. Thirty felt daunting, especially after a rollercoaster of a decade filled with moving out, marrying, and starting a family. It’s easy to think the excitement of youth is fading when you’re staring down the big 3-0. But honestly,…
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The Shower That Cleansed My Past
Get Pregnant Fast With my oldest now reaching five, it’s been quite some time since I’ve celebrated New Year’s Eve in any meaningful way—six years, to be exact. Between pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the whirlwind of parenting, I’ve mostly let the occasion slip by. However, this particular New Year’s Eve was different; my kids left for…
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Embracing the Wrap: A Dad’s Journey into Babywearing
Get Pregnant Fast “I’m either the trendiest or the quirkiest dad around,” I remark with a grin. “The wrap is cool, but you’re still a dork,” my wife, Lisa, retorts playfully. Lisa gently lifts our newborn, Oliver, sliding one of his little legs through the colorful fabric draped over my shoulder. She repeats the process…