Tag: identity
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Rediscovering Myself Beyond Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast For the past eight years, my existence has been deeply intertwined with my two little ones. Almost everything I do revolves around them; after all, I wear the title of “Mommy.” The moment I saw those two pink lines was a highlight of my life; getting married and starting a family were…
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Please Stop Referring to Me as ‘The Coast Guard Burlington Rape Victim.’ That Is Not My Identity.
Get Pregnant Fast I parked next to the blue Subaru Outback with its distinctive Vermont green license plates. Living with post-traumatic stress disorder means I am always hyper-aware of my surroundings. After retrieving my yoga mat from the trunk, I entered my beloved yoga studio. I unrolled my mat in my usual spot, at the…
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How I Hesitated to Acknowledge My Child’s Autism Journey
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Dec. 3, 2015 It’s more complicated than it seems. As a former child psychologist, I prided myself on being direct and honest. No one left my office without a clear diagnosis. I often judged parents who hesitated to disclose their child’s autism diagnosis, fearing the stigma of a…
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I’m More Than Just ‘Mom’
Get Pregnant Fast I have two children, but I don’t identify solely as a mother. Let me clarify: my love for them is immense—so deep that I could spend hours just inhaling the scent of their hair. However, being a mother is just one facet of who I am. I invest my energy into parenting…
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The Other Parent: My Kids May Not Call Me ‘Mom’, But I Know My Worth
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably experienced those moments where your rational mind acknowledges something isn’t a big deal, yet your inner advocate just can’t let it go. Well, my inner advocate is quite persistent. I fully understand that I am cherished by my partner and our children. I recognize my value within our family dynamic.…
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Iconic ’80s Teen Movies That Still Captivate Us
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up can be a tough ride, especially during those tumultuous teenage years filled with self-doubt and fleeting moments of joy. For many of us who navigated adolescence in the ’80s, movies became our refuge. They reflected our struggles and aspirations, and they taught us valuable lessons about life and identity. Here’s…
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The Anxiety of Being Forgotten: A Reflection on Memory and Loss
Get Pregnant Fast “Oh, it doesn’t matter—Lynn or Lynne, either works,” I replied. “You must be one or the other!” she pressed. “How did your parents pronounce it?” I opened my mouth to respond, then hesitated. To my dismay, I couldn’t recall. It shocks me to realize that it’s been 15 years since my mother…
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The Man You Call Dad: A Different Kind of Truth
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: the man you refer to as your dad is not your biological father. I know this is a heavy statement, and I’ll have to face it with you one day. You’ll grow up, and as you look back at your life, you might remember when your…
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Where Did I Go? Rediscovering Myself Amidst the Chaos of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast I find myself perched on the edge of the bathtub, following a heated argument with my partner. Between the mess of motherhood and the fallout from our disagreement, it dawns on me that I may have lost sight of who I once was. The sleepless nights, the spit-up stains on my clothes,…
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Why Losing Friends Meant Losing Myself
Get Pregnant Fast Like many, I’ve experienced my fair share of friendships fading away. Each relocation brought a wave of goodbyes, whether intentional or not. Changing schools meant leaving friends behind, drifting apart became common as our interests evolved, and conflicts sometimes created irreparable rifts. The echoes of these friendships linger in various ways, but…