Tag: societal expectations
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Do I Have Kids? Not Yet, But I’m Holding Onto Hope
Get Pregnant Fast As Mother’s Day approaches, I find myself acutely aware of my childless status. While browsing for the perfect card for my mom, I encounter sentiments like, “Because of you, I’m a better parent” or “Now that I’m a parent, I understand your sacrifices.” These words tug at my heart, and I can’t…
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Raising My Daughter Differently: Preparing Her for a Complex World
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s society, it’s crucial to recognize that raising girls and boys can require different approaches. As a mother of four—three sons and one daughter—I’ve come to understand that, to equip my daughter for the challenges she may face, I must raise her differently than my sons. While it’s not the ideal…
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Embracing My Independence: How It Transforms My Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When my first marriage ended, my children were still very young—my eldest was just two, and my youngest had recently turned one. The divorce was swift, but I was the one who initiated it, apprehensive about a prolonged battle. As a result, I agreed to an arrangement where my ex-husband held residential…
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I’m More Than Just ‘Mom’
Get Pregnant Fast I have two children, but I don’t identify solely as a mother. Let me clarify: my love for them is immense—so deep that I could spend hours just inhaling the scent of their hair. However, being a mother is just one facet of who I am. I invest my energy into parenting…
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At Last, An Ad That Accurately Depicts the Hard Work of Moms and Highlights Its Unfairness
Get Pregnant Fast Everywhere you look, women are tirelessly engaged in unpaid labor. Have you ever paused to reflect on the dynamics within your own household? If you grew up in a home where your mother was primarily responsible for cooking, cleaning, and managing the household, how do you think that shaped your view of…
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The Slap: A Dramatic Exploration of Modern Discontent
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of contemporary drama, “The Slap” serves as a poignant reflection on the struggles of middle-aged individuals grappling with dissatisfaction amidst a backdrop of privilege. Premiering on NBC, this series delves into the lives of seemingly successful people who, despite their outward appearances, find themselves ensnared in a web of…
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My Aspirations for My Biracial Children
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s climate, navigating conversations about race has become increasingly challenging and often disheartening. The recent presidential primaries have ignited a wave of racially charged rhetoric that I haven’t seen in years. An advertisement from Old Navy, showcasing an interracial family, provoked a backlash on social media, with some users expressing their…
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The Frenemies of Unmarried Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Unmarried mothers are often viewed through a lens of misunderstanding and judgment. In a world where commitment is frequently equated with a wedding ring, the reality of cohabitating and parenting without the traditional label can be met with skepticism. Just like any relationship, maintaining a partnership outside of marriage requires effort and…
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Why I Allow My Daughter to Choose Her Own Outfits
Get Pregnant Fast As the clock ticks down to the birthday party, we have just 15 minutes to spare. The morning has already been a battle: my 5-year-old, Mia, woke up grumbling about the gloomy weather, the temperature of her toast, and my outrageous request for her to brush her teeth. My only aim is…