Tag: self-empowerment
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A Letter to My Daughter on the Eve of Your Arrival
Get Pregnant Fast My sweet girl, the moment is nearly upon us. For 39 weeks, you have been a part of me, and I’ve cherished every minute of nurturing both you and myself. I hope you’ve enjoyed the cheese sticks, bananas, and our long walks together, as well as those cozy evenings. Feeling your gentle…
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I’m a Feminist Mom Who Wants a Boob Job, Like, Yesterday
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real: I’m not the kind of woman who can claim that the love I have for my body’s journey through motherhood eclipses my disappointment when I catch a glimpse of my sagging breasts, stretched belly, and the beginnings of jowls staring back at me in the mirror. Society often tells…
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Kevin Harris: “You Are the Author of Your Own Journey”
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful message perfect for the start of a new year, actor and filmmaker Kevin Harris has shared a poignant reminder: “You are the author of your own journey.” Recently, he revisited an old note that has served as a source of motivation throughout his life. The story goes back to…
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Lessons I Want My Daughter to Embrace
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sweetheart, One day, you might stumble across this digital note while exploring the web, and I want you to know the essential lessons I hope you carry with you throughout life. I could have tucked them away in an old shoebox or a dusty journal, but let’s be real — that…
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Navigating Estrangement: The Heartache of a Toxic Mother-Daughter Relationship
Get Pregnant Fast When I gaze at my beautiful daughter, I’m overwhelmed with love and admiration. I want to be her safe haven, the person she can trust unconditionally. But then, I find myself reflecting on my own relationship with my mother—an unsettling contrast that leaves me questioning what went wrong. I can’t help but…
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If My Daughter’s Anxiety Were a Person, I Would Confront It Head-On
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Anxiety That Affects My Daughter, It’s time for a frank discussion between us. I’ve held my tongue for too long, but I can no longer pretend that your presence in my daughter’s life is anything but toxic. You have woven your way into her mind, tricking her into believing that you…
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6 Reasons I’m Embracing My Midlife Journey
Get Pregnant Fast When I hit the milestone of 35, something shifted within me. I began prioritizing myself, and as a result, motherhood—and life in general—became significantly more manageable. Now at 37, I’m confidently striding into my forties with a newfound mantra of “I do what I want.” If this is what a midlife crisis…
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Rediscovering the Power of ‘No’ Through My Toddler’s Eyes
Get Pregnant Fast “NO!” My daughter beams as she exclaims it, almost like she’s sharing a delightful secret or rekindling a long-forgotten memory. The word rolls off her tongue with such conviction; there’s no mistaking her intent. Our conversations have taken on a new rhythm: “Would you like some carrots?” “No!” “Shall we go outside?”…
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Mom’s Empowering Response to Critic Who Claims Her Bikini is ‘Inappropriate’
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of motherhood, unsolicited advice comes from all angles. Once a woman becomes a mom, it seems like everyone feels entitled to weigh in on everything from parenting techniques to personal appearance. Unfortunately, one of the harshest judgments often revolves around how mothers dress their post-baby bodies—an issue that can…