Tag: self-doubt
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5 Realities of Being an Adult Child of an Alcoholic (ACOA) and a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast I walked into my first Al-Anon meeting at the age of 22, feeling a mix of apprehension and hope. After countless hours searching through self-help books, I came to the painful realization that my personality quirks and dysfunctional traits stemmed from growing up in a household with an alcoholic father. For years,…
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You Are Not an Unfit Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I received a message from a woman I only know online. The subject line read, “I think I’m an unfit mother.” My heart sank, and I opened it immediately to see what was troubling her. The email expressed feelings of inadequacy: “I adore my kids, but there are days…
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I’m Watching You, and Yes, I’m Judging
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, I see you. And yes, I’m judging—maybe not in the harshest way, but I’m noticing the little things you do as a parent. Like when you grasp your son’s hand in the parking lot, and he squirms like a fish trying to break free. You lift him into the air,…
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Even the Most Confident Women Experience Self-Doubt and Jealousy
Get Pregnant Fast When I was around 10 years old, my best friend, Mia, appeared on the local news. We both attended a community event that got a bit of media attention, and they chose to feature her in their segment. That evening, our families gathered to watch the news, and everyone cheered when Mia…
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When You Feel Like You’re Struggling as a Mom, Keep This in Mind
Get Pregnant Fast Oh, fellow mama, I can hear your inner dialogue right now. You’re being hard on yourself—second-guessing your choices, and feeling overwhelmed with guilt. You’re thinking, “I’m a terrible mom,” “I’m messing everything up,” or “I’m just not cut out for this.” Maybe today you lost your cool and raised your voice at…
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The Day Your Kids Finally Recognize Your Efforts
Get Pregnant Fast It was just my 18-year-old daughter and I, lounging on the sofa and flipping through some mindless television, when I impulsively asked the question that had been nagging at me for months. With her imminent departure for college, I craved some reassurance about my parenting over the past 18 years. I knew…
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Am I Missing the Motherhood Instinct?
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting Am I Missing the Motherhood Instinct? by Sarah Thompson Updated: March 10, 2021 Originally Published: Sep. 20, 2016 From a young age, I envisioned myself as a mother. While I may not have been the most nurturing person (my babysitting skills were less than stellar), I assumed that once I…
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5 Unique Aspects of Pregnancy Following a Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast I will never forget that moment. Sitting in my doctor’s office, I was filled with anticipation as I awaited the first glimpse of my baby’s heartbeat. I imagined that tiny flicker on the screen, feeling an instant bond with the life growing inside me. I never expected to hear my doctor, in…
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When Parenting, Let Go of the Naysayers
Get Pregnant Fast As a seasoned parent, I now find myself observing the ongoing Mommy Wars from the sidelines. In my old and wise voice—back in the day, when my children were small, the internet was just beginning to blossom, and I was still figuring out how to create a fun email address. There weren’t…