Tag: forgiveness
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Why My Marriage Mirrors the Chaos of Elizabeth and Philip’s on ‘The Americans’
Get Pregnant Fast The typical married life can often feel mundane. My partner and I have been navigating the waters of matrimony for nearly 12 years, and the most dramatic issue we’ve encountered is something like, “I bought another gift for YOUR mother.” In stark contrast, Elizabeth and Philip Jennings—KGB spies entangled in love and…
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Attention Parents: The Incredible Forgiveness of Children
Get Pregnant Fast When my son, Oliver, was just four years old, his best buddy threw a punch and snatched his string cheese. Mere minutes later, they were back to playing together as if nothing had happened. I watched in disbelief as my little boy, with his tousled brown hair, laughed alongside this kid who…
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My Partner Was Unfaithful, Yet I Chose to Stay
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Jan. 28, 2020 Originally Published: Aug. 31, 2016 I’ve seen infidelity unfold in real life, leading to both breakups and reconciliations. I’ve witnessed countless portrayals of affairs on television, sometimes to the point where I felt desensitized. Conversations with friends have revolved around what we would do if our partners strayed,…
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Forgiving My Father for His Abuse: A Journey to Healing
Get Pregnant Fast I still vividly remember my first encounter with him when I was just four years old. It was a traumatic experience marked by pain and tears as he physically abused me. I recall the force of his blows and the vivid bruises left on my small body. My mother would scream and…
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The Most Heart-Wrenching Aspect of Divorce
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting my son, Tyler, I couldn’t fathom a time when he might break my heart. How could that perfect little being, dancing around inside me, ever cause me pain? This tiny miracle had already expanded my heart in ways I never knew possible. I could sense the warmth of…
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6 Reasons I Yell at My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast As a newlywed, I thought I was the epitome of a great wife. I prioritized my marriage daily, focusing on the little things—bringing home my partner’s favorite craft beer, surprising him with back rubs, and graciously handing over the remote for his favorite soccer match, even if it meant missing my beloved…
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Why I Stopped Asking “Why Me?”
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, I find myself trapped in a cycle of self-pity, plagued by the question of “Why me?” Why did my marriage collapse? Statistically, it seemed like a solid foundation. We spent three years dating before getting engaged, and I waited until I was 27 to tie the knot. I became a mother…
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7 Essential Insights Parenting Has Revealed to Me
Get Pregnant Fast I never envisioned myself as a parent. The thought of cradling a baby was never part of my dreams. In fact, I often questioned my ability to care for even a pet, let alone a tiny human being. When I found out I was pregnant at 28, a whirlwind of emotions hit…
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The Shower That Cleansed My Past
Get Pregnant Fast With my oldest now reaching five, it’s been quite some time since I’ve celebrated New Year’s Eve in any meaningful way—six years, to be exact. Between pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the whirlwind of parenting, I’ve mostly let the occasion slip by. However, this particular New Year’s Eve was different; my kids left for…
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An Open Letter to My Mother About Her Struggles with Alcoholism
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom, Have you ever stopped to reflect on the messages you were sending us during those long summer afternoons in beautiful South Florida? As you sent us off to bed, you would head out to meet your friends for your daily ritual of afternoon drinks. The unspoken messages were as evident…