Tag: life journey
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Our Place: A Journey Through Love and Memories
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those beautiful evenings at a monthly literary gathering hosted by a friend. After days of dreary rain, the calm air felt like a breath of fresh air amidst the busy streets of Manhattan. My friend Lucas had been at a city event too and was on his way…
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What Is the Right Age?
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Lane Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: November 1, 2015 I vividly recall my early teaching days. In my early 20s, fresh to a new school, I was engaged, a homeowner, and leading a lively group of sixth graders during Halloween festivities. As I mingled among Bart Simpsons and…
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How Far I’ve Come: Reflections on Life and Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I found myself working out next to a younger version of myself. She was vibrant, athletic, and looked like she had just stepped off a magazine cover. You know the type—the girl with flawless skin and boundless energy. As I observed her performing flawless leg lifts, a wave of snarky…
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The Sisterhood of My Heart
Get Pregnant Fast I have countless passions in my life: my partner, my kiddos, my family, coffee, my cozy bed, that strange satisfaction of peeling sunburned skin. And then there are my friends. These incredible women lift me when I feel like I’m drowning in a sea of parenting chaos. They offer encouragement when I’m…
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Facing My Fear of Death: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Most of us tend to shy away from the topic of death. It’s a subject that often evokes discomfort or fear. Personally, I’ve never been particularly afraid of dying. I understand that death is an unavoidable part of life, a universal truth that we all share. Growing up, I developed a healthy…
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Why I’m Growing Fond of My Silver Strands
Get Pregnant Fast In the past year, my friend Lisa has been on a journey to embrace her natural hair color, letting go of the dyed dark locks she once sported. Watching her transition has been fascinating; her once black hair has slowly revealed a stunning crown of silvery white strands that shimmer in the…