Tag: emotional honesty
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The Universal Reality of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “Life can be quite challenging, can’t it?” my friend Jessica texted me last week. “Absolutely,” I replied. We were attempting to coordinate a get-together for the upcoming weekend, but as usual, our children’s activities, travel plans, and other commitments were proving to be obstacles. I miss Jessica, and it’s clear she feels…
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Imagining Life Beyond Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Go ahead and judge me if you must, but I can envision a life without children. Yes, even without my spirited four-year-old son. There, I said it. It’s a taboo thought, but it’s honest. When my high-needs baby was around eight months, I found myself in a conversation with my colleague, Mark.…
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I Never Intended to Be a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast I’m a mother who never planned for this role. Did you know there are others like me? There are many moms out there, juggling tantrums and cleaning up spills, who never saw their lives unfolding in this manner. We are the mothers who wrestle daily with the nagging thought: This is exactly…