Tag: beauty standards
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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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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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Too Cute for Homework
Get Pregnant Fast Today, there was quite the buzz when it was revealed that a popular clothing retailer, JCPenney, had been selling a shirt targeted at kids aged 7 to 16. The shirt featured the phrase, “I’m too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me.” After catching wind of…
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Why I’m Embracing My Gray Hair Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I reach the wise age of 26, I’ve come to some undeniable realizations about life and self-acceptance. Here are a few: While the existence of a higher power may be debatable, the genius behind Netflix is a true deity (bless you, creator). Cheetos may leave your fingers stained, but their deliciousness…
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Embracing Uniqueness: A Journey Through Matching
Get Pregnant Fast “Most of the kids match,” my daughter announced proudly. I felt a little flutter of tension as I settled into my small chair, clutching my chai a bit tighter, waiting to see if she would elaborate. Around the preschool snack table, a group of fourteen little ones were absorbed in their treasures…
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Should You Tell Your Daughter She’s Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the self-esteem of our daughters appears to be at an all-time low. Since the 1970s, women’s happiness and overall well-being have seen a significant decline, and our current beauty standards alongside societal pressures might be contributing factors. This has led many mothers to wonder if telling their daughters they…
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I Don’t See My Partner as More Attractive Because They Wear Makeup, But That’s Not What Matters
Get Pregnant Fast After the birth of our third child, my partner, Sarah, began experiencing dark spots on her face, prompting her to start wearing makeup. Interestingly, I found myself arguing against it. “You don’t need makeup. You’ve always been beautiful,” I insisted as she applied foundation in our bathroom mirror. We had been married…
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Why I Choose Not to Call My Daughter Beautiful
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter, Mia, hit the age of 2, she began to resemble a little version of her dad, and her beauty truly blossomed. Her hair falls perfectly in a charmingly tousled part, with dark roots contrasting beautifully against her baby curls. Honestly, every time I gaze at her, I have an…