Tag: self-acceptance
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The Reality of Parenting with High-Functioning Anxiety
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 10, 2023 Originally Published: March 4, 2023 Zhuk Roman / Shutterstock People with high-functioning anxiety often wear a mask of normalcy. Trust me, I understand this all too well. For the most part, I manage quite well, and I wouldn’t typically label myself as someone who “struggles” with anxiety—until I…
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45 is the New 46: Embracing Age with Humor
Get Pregnant Fast “Please, let’s avoid the age question,” I silently plead as I maneuver through the classroom, hoping to escape before someone asks. All the other parents in my child’s class are significantly younger than me. I wouldn’t dream of lying about my age, but I certainly don’t want to bring it to the…
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What My Mom Taught Me About Wearing Old Underwear
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I was often taken aback by the contrast between my mother’s impeccable style and the surprising secret she harbored: her underwear was a decade old, and it showed. How could someone so elegant and vibrant be wearing such worn-out undergarments? Even at just nine, I recognized that she could…
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Navigating Middle-Aged Parenting: My Journey with Weight and Body Image
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 2, 2016 Originally Published: May 16, 2013 As stress has a way of affecting our appetite, I’ve found an unexpected silver lining: I’ve managed to lose about 7.5 of the 10 pounds I aimed to shed. I often joke with my friends that if this stress continues, I’ll reach my…
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Navigating My 40s: Why Peace Still Seems Elusive
Get Pregnant Fast As I journey deeper into my 40s, it has become increasingly clear that I have unwittingly subscribed to a common belief—that by this stage of life, I should have found a sense of contentment and inner peace. While it’s true that many of the anxieties that plagued me in my 20s have…
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Why My Kids Benefit from My Imperfections
Get Pregnant Fast I dropped my 8-year-old off at school today, and the last thing that caught my eye was a small tear in the middle of her shirt and her hair in a wild, tangled mess. Our recent, unwelcome visitors—head lice—have put a halt on any semblance of hairbrush usage in our home. A…
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Embracing My Late 30s: A Journey of Self-Acceptance and Joy
Get Pregnant Fast I used to dread my birthday. Each year felt like a reminder of the relentless march of time, and let’s face it, most of us aren’t thrilled about aging. However, now that I find myself in my late 30s, the experience of growing older has transformed into something incredibly freeing and reassuring.…
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My Body Isn’t Flawless, But I Still Rock a Bikini
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment. My figure isn’t what it used to be. I’ve got a C-section scar, and my once-toned abs have been MIA since 2003. My thighs have stretch marks that tell stories, and my waistline has expanded in ways I never imagined. Despite carrying a little extra weight…
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Mom Celebrates Postpartum Journey: “Embrace Your True Self”
Get Pregnant Fast It’s high time we start accepting our bodies just as they are. Many women experience body image issues at various points in their lives, and this struggle often intensifies during and after pregnancy. After grappling with her own postpartum body image, a yoga instructor and mother of two, ages 20 and 9,…