Tag: beauty standards
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Honesty: The Unwritten Rule for Wives
HUSBAND SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT Get Pregnant Fast When your wife asks how she looks, heed these guidelines: Give her a thorough glance. Maintain eye contact for a reasonable duration to ensure your response feels genuine. Avoid prolonged scrutiny that might suggest you’re searching for flaws that don’t exist. Speak the truth, the whole truth, and nothing…
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The Journey to Embracing Body Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my life at 37, I can’t help but think about how I once perceived this age—like it was the beginning of the end. In my mind, thirty-seven was the point where fun faded, and Spanx became a necessary accessory. I wasn’t particularly excited about turning 37; the years…
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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…
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Stop Labeling Ashley Graham as ‘Plus-Sized’ – Beautiful is Enough
Get Pregnant Fast Sports Illustrated has made headlines by featuring a curvy model on the cover of their annual swimsuit issue for the very first time. And while it’s a significant moment, it seems like the internet has reacted as if the magazine has just solved world hunger. Ashley Graham, a stunning size 16, is…
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In a World Dominated by Transformation Photos, I Struggle to Embrace My Own Worth
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something that’s been weighing heavily on my heart lately. I know that sharing this may stir up some strong feelings, but my goal is not to criticize; it’s to uplift. So, let me be clear: we are enough just as we are! In recent years, we’ve made significant strides in promoting…
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I Am Beautiful Just As I Am
Get Pregnant Fast Every time I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror, I can’t help but feel a wave of disappointment wash over me. My body, marked by stretch marks and extra pounds, seems foreign. After two C-sections, the belly pouch feels permanent, and I often find myself in tears, overwhelmed by a…
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My Daughter Is Beautiful, No Exceptions
Get Pregnant Fast I might be a bit biased, but I truly believe my daughter is stunning. She has these striking blue eyes framed by long lashes, a radiant smile, and light brown hair that gleams like gold in the sunlight. Compliments about her beauty come from friends, family, and even strangers, and I cherish…
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Kendra Anderson Celebrates Motherhood with Honest Stretch Marks Selfie
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt gesture on Mother’s Day, Kendra Anderson took to Instagram to express gratitude towards her children by sharing a candid selfie that showcased her stretch marks. The former reality star and model wrote, “Look at what my two little ones did… They made me so happy!” This raw and authentic…
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The #NoMakeup Movement: Empowering Choices, Not Mandates
Get Pregnant Fast The #NoMakeup movement is gaining traction, with women embracing their natural beauty on social media, largely inspired by the likes of Ava Green and her bold stance. Even celebrities like Julia Roberts have been seen showcasing their bare faces at high-profile events. While these developments are commendable, I can’t help but echo…
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Who Will Tell Her She’s Not Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom! Come here!” my daughter calls from the upstairs bathroom, and I rush up expecting the worst—a potential drowning in the bathtub—but instead find my five-year-old, Lucy, standing on a stool, admiring her reflection in the mirror while clad in her favorite underwear. “I tilted it down, and now I can see…