Tag: personal growth
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When Your Mother is a Narcissist: Navigating Life’s Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast Many families harbor secrets that linger in the shadows, casting a long-lasting impact on those who bear witness. For me, the emotional toll of growing up with a narcissistic mother has shaped my entire existence. I’ve built walls around my heart, leading to a distinct dichotomy in my relationships—it’s either all or…
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The One-Hour Strategy I Employ When Mental Health Challenges Make Leaving Bed a Struggle
Get Pregnant Fast As much as I aspire to be one of those individuals who springs out of bed each morning, eager to embrace the day ahead, that just isn’t my reality. I am not inherently a morning person. However, I’ve noticed that on days when I have plans or feel mentally balanced, getting out…
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Embracing My Sexuality After 40: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Dec. 10, 2020 Originally Published: Feb. 14, 2018 Turning 40 felt like a personal renaissance, a newfound sense of freedom that I never anticipated. Sure, we’ve all heard the saying that “40 is the new 20,” but I couldn’t disagree more. In my 20s, I grappled with insecurities…
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What I Want All Single Moms—Including My Own—To Know
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly remember those evenings when my mother would come home from a long day at work, utterly exhausted. After greeting us as we returned from school, she’d whip up a quick dinner and then retreat to her bedroom for a much-needed nap. Often, she’d wake just in time to serve us…
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Essential Life Lessons for My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Olivia, There will come a time when you’re curious enough to search for me online, and I hope you stumble upon this list of essential life lessons I want to share with you. Instead of tucking it away in my closet with forgotten treasures, I’ve decided to put pen to digital…
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My Husband Is Not the Man I Married
Get Pregnant Fast A few days ago, while browsing through old photos to pin on my corkboard in my home office, I stumbled upon snapshots of my husband and me from years past. We were seen feeding ducks in the park, enjoying the county fair, and indulging in a horror movie festival downtown. Each picture…
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My Evening Willpower Meltdown
Get Pregnant Fast In the morning, I’m a powerhouse. I’ve got an entire day ahead of me, filled with ambitions and aspirations. I vow to make healthy choices, meditate, work out, stay hydrated, and be the best mom ever. I’m ready to tackle everything on my to-do list like a champ. (Maybe the caffeine is…
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I’ve Finally Let Go of My Divorce Fears
Get Pregnant Fast It was a regular date night, driving our trusty minivan around town, trying to agree on a place to eat. The conversation meandered into topics we rarely discuss when the kids are around. I was focused on the road while my partner, Sarah, browsed through Facebook. Suddenly, she held up her phone…
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What I Wish I Could Communicate to My Toxic Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As you have made abundantly clear, Mom, you believe I harbor feelings of hatred towards you. (Yes, you actually used that word, convinced that my absence is a reflection of disdain.) But here’s the truth: I don’t despise you. I long for the mother I once knew—the one who played with my…
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I Married a Man Whose Mother Did Everything for Him, and I Spoke Up to Save Our Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast As I descended the stairs that morning, I was met with a disheartening sight: a pair of socks lying lifeless in front of the couch. And by “lifeless,” I mean they were devoid of feet. Let’s be clear: socks should not be left unattended unless they come with actual feet in them.…