Tag: resilience
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What My Mother Taught Me About Keeping Family Bonds Strong
Get Pregnant Fast When my mother was just nine years old, her own mother left the family. My grandfather, whom I affectionately called “Gramps,” was left to navigate the challenges of raising two daughters on a piano player’s modest income. There were often days when clean clothes were scarce, dishes piled high, and the rent…
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To All the College Moms Out There: Your Dedication is Unmatched
Get Pregnant Fast My partner, Sarah, achieved a remarkable milestone last week by graduating from college. Over the past five years, she managed to juggle her education part-time while caring for three children, including welcoming our youngest during her studies. Meanwhile, I balanced two jobs to support our family. Throughout those challenging years, I often…
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Words Too Difficult to Share with My Terminally Ill Child
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I always imagined conversations with my daughter, Emma, revolving around typical teenage topics—fashion, friends, and the ups and downs of growing up. I aspired to be the kind of mom who was approachable and open-minded, someone you’d want to confide in. I envisioned encouraging her to embrace her individuality…
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The Unexpected Gift of a New Beginning at 50
Get Pregnant Fast Two weeks after I hit the big 5-0, my husband of nearly two decades dropped a bombshell: “I don’t love you anymore. I’m done.” I stood there, stunned. What a way to celebrate my birthday, right? My gifts from the kids were a Fitbit and a card from him, which felt more…
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12 Insights to Understand Special Needs Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a child with special needs, I often hear comments like, “You’re incredibly strong,” or “I can’t imagine how you manage.” It’s important to clarify that I don’t possess any extraordinary strength or abilities. I’m a mom, navigating the same challenges as any other parent, striving to provide a…
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I Still Fear for My Safety
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting I Still Fear for My Safety by Jenna Smith Updated: August 21, 2015 Originally Published: May 4, 2015 It took me a while to reveal my address to my partner. When he finally stepped inside, his first remark was not about my absence of a TV or my overflowing bookshelf. “Wow,”…
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Lessons Learned from My Mother: A Tribute to Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my life, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the extraordinary strength of women who overcome obstacles like sexism and societal barriers. My mother, a true embodiment of resilience, divorced my father when I was very young. With relentless determination, she secured a position as a secretary at a local university, where…