Tag: self-image
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Your Belly is Beautiful: Embracing Change and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, your belly is kind of big there,” my four-year-old remarked, her tiny finger playfully poking my midsection. For a brief moment, I felt a rush of defensiveness surge within me. “Actually, it’s not fat,” I thought about replying, my inner voice echoing the insecurities I’ve battled for years. But I held…
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Should You Tell Your Daughter She’s Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the self-esteem of our daughters appears to be at an all-time low. Since the 1970s, women’s happiness and overall well-being have seen a significant decline, and our current beauty standards alongside societal pressures might be contributing factors. This has led many mothers to wonder if telling their daughters they…
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I Don’t See My Partner as More Attractive Because They Wear Makeup, But That’s Not What Matters
Get Pregnant Fast After the birth of our third child, my partner, Sarah, began experiencing dark spots on her face, prompting her to start wearing makeup. Interestingly, I found myself arguing against it. “You don’t need makeup. You’ve always been beautiful,” I insisted as she applied foundation in our bathroom mirror. We had been married…