Tag: self-forgiveness
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How Mr. Rogers and Louis C.K. Helped Me Embrace My Parenting Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is undeniably tough, and it’s time I admit that I often feel lost. Like many parents, I find myself questioning my decisions and feeling overwhelmed. As the comedian Louis Szekely, known to many as Louis C.K., once put it, “Having kids can be a drag because it’s often boring… They read…
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It’s Okay to Forgive Ourselves When We Lose Our Tempers
Get Pregnant Fast Today was one of those days when I completely lost my cool with my energetic 4-year-old daughter, Lily. The same little girl who fills my days with laughter, hugs, and sweet little drawings. She’s the one who insists on saving every bug we encounter and proudly declares “sparkle” as her favorite color.…
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Writing Helped Me Conquer the Shame of My Addiction
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, someone suggested that my passion for writing has morphed into a substitute for my gambling addiction. However, this perception didn’t imply that I had chosen a healthier outlet for my struggles; rather, it was hinted that my writing had become an obsession in a detrimental way. I embarked on my blogging…
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My Struggle with Gambling Addiction and Its Consequences
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday, an unexpected event reopened an old wound—a wound that had never really healed. A courageous friend shared her heart-wrenching story with me, and it hit me like a punch to the gut. That familiar, nauseating feeling is something I know all too well. I’ll explain why in just a moment. When…
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Moving Past Our Mistakes, Even When They Impact Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those chaotic afternoons when life felt like a whirlwind. I had just wrapped up a long workday, juggling responsibilities like carpooling, planning activities, and managing the daily ups and downs of parenting. As I steered my car toward dinner with family, my mind raced with thoughts of upcoming…