Tag: self-acceptance
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Honest Photo Encourages Moms to Embrace Their Post-Baby Bodies
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where the pressure to “bounce back” after childbirth can feel overwhelming, new mom Emma Brooks is here to remind us that not all mothers are focused on returning to their pre-baby figures. Emma runs the blog Life with Little Ones, where she candidly shares her experiences raising her two…
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Younger Me, You might not recognize the person I’ve become—these fine lines around my eyes tell tales of countless smiles, and my body has changed as I embraced the journey of motherhood after raising five wonderful children. Each scar on my belly is a testament to the beauty of this experience,…
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5 People I’m Grateful Not to Be on the Beach
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 17, 2016 Originally Published: Aug. 16, 2015 Not that they aren’t stunning! They absolutely are. They embody perfection in their own right. But the level of self-consciousness and relentless striving for perfection at the beach can be exhausting. I’d much rather be out there splashing in the waves, even if…
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What I Discovered About Self-Acceptance After Overcoming My Eating Disorder
Get Pregnant Fast I first encountered body shaming in middle school when a boy I had a crush on cruelly told me to “go home and take some growing pills” because I hadn’t developed yet. I returned home in tears, seeking comfort from my bewildered mother, who urged me to brush it off. That moment…
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Why I Fear Teaching My Daughter Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I once penned a heart-wrenching note to my mother. It read something like this: “Mom, I’m sorry that I’m overweight. I hate myself. I know you probably don’t love me. I should just run away. I wish you didn’t have such a heavy daughter.” — Mia Reflecting on that…
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Navigating Conversations with My Daughter: A Mother’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter is now two years old—actually, just shy of 27 months. But let’s be real, once they hit the two-year mark, we stop counting months, right? Right now, her world is filled with Elmo, Mickey Mouse, and goldfish crackers. Yet, I find myself consumed with anxiety over the conversations that lie…
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7 Valuable Insights Gained in Your 40s: A 47-Year-Old’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Turning 40 is a significant milestone, often prompting deep reflection. As you navigate through this new decade, you’ll discover that there’s a wealth of wisdom to be gained. Here are seven valuable lessons that tend to crystallize in your 40s: The Last Drink is No Longer Tempting Gone are the days of…
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Embracing the Chaos: Why I Let Go of the Pursuit of a Perfectly Clean Home
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, there are countless roles you naturally step into. You comfort your children through their tears, prepare their meals, share beloved stories, and clean up after them. You find yourself wiping down surfaces, picking up toys, and organizing everything in sight. You are the designated cleaner, the one who sorts…
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The Girl Is Mine: A Journey of Motherhood and Identity
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most embarrassing moments of my life occurred when someone mistook me for my daughter’s nanny. We were leaving our first music class in Georgia when the teacher casually remarked, “You can tell Eliana’s parents I’ll email them.” My heart raced, and I stammered, “She’s my daughter.” The teacher quickly…
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Mom Inspires Others to Embrace Their Post-Baby Bodies
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy and childbirth introduce numerous challenges for women, but one of the most significant hurdles can be accepting the changes to your body after having a baby. With shifting shapes, newfound curves, and the pressure to look as if you never carried a child at all, it’s no wonder many mothers struggle…