Tag: emotional strength
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Why Fathers of Daughters Are the Strongest Men in the World
Get Pregnant Fast Remember the days when your dad seemed invincible? He was the ultimate problem-solver, whether it was fixing a broken toy, lifting something too heavy, or simply being the master of the remote control. Back then, he was the king of your castle, effortlessly slaying the monsters lurking under your bed and expertly…
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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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The Empowering Journey of a Working Mom Through Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast It was during a hectic day of packing for a business trip that my husband dropped the life-altering news: our marriage was over, and he wanted a divorce. In that moment, I felt a complex swirl of emotions—crushed yet, oddly enough, relieved. Just a few months prior, the thought of this news…
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Cancer, You Are Not Welcome Here: A Letter from a Young Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Cancer, Let me be clear: I despise you. I loathe everything you represent—the despair, fear, and loss you inflict. You came at me uninvited, attacking in a moment when I was blissfully unaware that you even knew my name. Your presence has not only shaken me to my core but has…
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What Awaits Beyond the Pain
Get Pregnant Fast In the insightful book, Wired to Create: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Creative Mind, psychologists Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire delve into the aftermath of life-altering trauma. They observe, “The more we are shaken, the more we must let go of our former selves and assumptions, and begin again from the…
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What My Single Mother Taught Me About Strength and Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast I still vividly recall that Pan Am flight from Miami to our new life in England, soaring high above the clouds of the mid-Atlantic. My mother, dressed in her usual Wrangler blue jeans and a breezy blouse, and me, clad entirely in purple corduroy, were embarking on an adventure. At just 9…
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Motherhood: The Game I’m Winning Now
Get Pregnant Fast A few months after I returned to work from maternity leave, a fellow attorney I hadn’t seen in ages greeted me with a warm “welcome back.” “You’re back in the game now,” she remarked. I nodded, recognizing that I was indeed re-entering the professional world of daily commutes, missed phone calls, and…
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Finding Resilience as a Nurse and a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As I clock out at the end of my shift, the clock reads nearly 8 p.m. I finally pull into my driveway, eager to embrace my family. My two children are already tucked in their pajamas, eagerly awaiting my return. “How was work?” my partner asks, taking in my fatigued expression without…
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To the Military Wife: A Letter of Support
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Military Wife, As I sit down to write this, my heart goes out to you and your husband, who is serving in the United States Army and has just embarked on a year-long deployment. I understand the enormity of his sacrifice—leaving you and your two young children to uphold the values…
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The Power of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Motherhood has transformed me into a formidable force. Once upon a time, I was a reserved individual, someone who avoided confrontation and frequently found themselves apologizing. Before I became a parent, criticism cut deeply. I can vividly recall a supervisor who dismissed my accomplishments, claiming I relied solely on charm rather than…