Tag: resilience
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10 Essential Insights Gained from Growing Up in Financial Hardship
Get Pregnant Fast “Poor” is a term that varies greatly in meaning. For someone facing homelessness or hunger, a family living in subsidized housing with food assistance might seem fairly privileged. However, in the context of typical middle-class American life, my upbringing post-divorce was undeniably challenging. My mother and I settled into a cramped, worn-down…
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Celebrating the Vital Role of Aunts in Our Lives
Get Pregnant Fast As the only child of divorced parents, I’ve often felt a bit adrift. However, when I expand my perspective, I find my aunts—those steadfast figures who have quietly helped shape my life. From Nebraska to Texas, their presence provides me with a sense of security and joy that I cherish deeply. At…
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Why I Embrace My Son’s Journey on the ‘Short Bus’
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I decided to leave work early to greet my son as he returns from school. I find myself on the porch, observing other parents as they walk their children home. “Hey, KATIE!” a girl calls, waving to a friend as a horn honks. I can hear the encouragement from nearby parents,…
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The Unique Struggles of a Motherless Mother
Get Pregnant Fast “Mothers,” J.D. Salinger once remarked, “are all slightly insane.” In my experience, my mother takes that to a whole new level. Scanning my social media feeds, it’s clear that my fellow moms tend to fall into two distinct categories: those whose mothers are present and those whose mothers are not. My situation…
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My Sensitive Daughter Doesn’t Need to Toughen Up
Get Pregnant Fast Loving my daughter often feels like gazing into a mirror—her expressions, her mannerisms, those moments when she retreats into her own thoughts. Most days, I find myself thinking, “You’re the version of me destined to avoid therapy later.” But then I remember she’s navigating the treacherous waters of middle school, a phase…
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What’s Your Family Motto?
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to family mottos, my kids would likely say ours is, “Hey, time to tackle the dishes!” After our dishwasher decided to retire a few years back, we’ve embraced a more… rustic approach to cleaning up after meals. With a larger family and limited funds for repairs, it’s become a…
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Forgiving My Father for His Abuse: A Journey to Healing
Get Pregnant Fast I still vividly remember my first encounter with him when I was just four years old. It was a traumatic experience marked by pain and tears as he physically abused me. I recall the force of his blows and the vivid bruises left on my small body. My mother would scream and…
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How to Nurture a Confident Nerd: A Guide for Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Picture this: the other night, I tucked my son in for bed and spotted a piece of paper securely taped to his bookshelf. To my astonishment, it featured a carefully organized list of all his books. “Is this the Dewey Decimal System?!” I asked, half in disbelief and half in admiration. “Yes!…
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Why I Want My Daughter to Move Beyond the Obsession with Idealized Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter approaches me, a Lisa Frank coloring book in her tiny hands, she flips it open to a page featuring a girl with exaggeratedly large eyes, a cute nose, and perfectly outlined lips. “Do you think she’s pretty?” she asks, a question that has become all too familiar. This inquiry…