Tag: personal growth
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When It’s Time to Move On from a Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I experienced the painful loss of a close friend—a best friend, to be exact. It wasn’t due to a tragic event; it felt more like a breakup. Yet, the emotional impact was significant, leaving me grappling with a whirlwind of anger, sadness, guilt, and bitterness. At the time,…
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In Your 30s, It Can Feel Like Divorce Is Everywhere
Get Pregnant Fast I recently found myself in a deep conversation with my colleague, Lisa, about a mutual acquaintance who is going through a divorce. Both of us are in our mid-30s, and the story she shared was pretty dramatic. This acquaintance, whom we’ll call Mark, was caught in a compromising situation, kissing another woman…
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Empty Nest: Would You Choose This Path Again?
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I heard a story about a friend who, while dropping off their youngest child at college, turned to their partner and said, “…as I was saying.” This was a light-hearted remark, yet it captures a profound truth: the years spent in active parenting can feel like a lengthy, joyful…
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Embracing Letting Go: The Toughest Yet Most Rewarding Journey in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As I watched my youngest child drive off to college, his car brimming with belongings, an overwhelming sense of sadness enveloped me. I felt hollow, exposed, and utterly lost. It was a raw moment that left me questioning everything. A friend, trying to lighten the mood, remarked, “Well, I guess you’re no…
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My Evolving Connection with My Mother as a New Parent
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a quarter-century between my mother and me, yet I am undeniably her daughter. This is a truth I hold with unwavering certainty. Our relationship is intricate and layered, much like the many facets of life itself. As with any mother-daughter bond, our connection is shaped by a tapestry of shared memories,…
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Navigating the Landscape of Parenting Regrets
Get Pregnant Fast As the final college acceptance letters begin to arrive, I find myself grappling with a mix of emotions. While I thought I would be fully prepared for my daughter’s departure, I’m caught in this strange limbo that feels more like an ending than a beginning. Each letter she opens sounds like the…
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From Child-Free to Caregiver: My Unexpected Journey into Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Caldwell Updated: Feb. 9, 2016 Originally Published: Sep. 20, 2015 From a distance, motherhood always piqued my curiosity. It represents a fundamental biological function for women—something our bodies are naturally designed for. However, after two decades of witnessing friends navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing, I felt increasingly validated in my…
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8 Reasons I’m Way Cooler Now Than I Was a Decade Ago
Get Pregnant Fast As I hit my mid-40s, I’ve come to realize that the definition of “cool” is definitely subjective. Today, while sorting through my kitchen drawers (just wait, I promise it gets better), I found myself humming along to a catchy alt-rock tune that’s been stuck in my head for days. I know all…
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Embracing the Journey of Aging: Love the Skin You’re In
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Jennings Updated: Oct. 7, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 2, 2008 Aging—it’s a topic that often catches us off guard. Sure, we see the signs: those delicate lines around the eyes, the deepening grooves on our foreheads. I’ve got the photographs to verify the changes year by year. As I leaned…
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A Mother’s Journey: Embracing the Art of Letting Go
Get Pregnant Fast I still vividly remember the first day I returned to work after welcoming my first daughter into the world. It was precisely six weeks and four days post-birth. My husband kindly offered to take her to the sitter’s house, as I was unsure I could handle it myself. After spending what felt…