Tag: personal journey
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Carla Johnson’s Journey to Motherhood After the Paris Olympics
Read more World champion surfer Carla Johnson is gearing up for the 2024 Olympics, but she’s also preparing for a significant change in her life – starting a family with her husband. After this prestigious competition, she plans to take a break from surfing to embrace motherhood. “I’m not just a competitive athlete,” she shares.…
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5 Often Overlooked Realities of Pregnancy Loss
Get Pregnant Fast When I first saw those two pink lines on the pregnancy test, I was filled with an overwhelming sense of joy. I knew my life was about to take a significant turn. With excitement bubbling inside me, I dove into parenting blogs and stocked up on essential pregnancy literature to prepare for…
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Mom Reflects on Our Body Struggles in ‘The Body He Fell in Love With’
Get Pregnant Fast Once you step into motherhood, you might find yourself in awe of your body’s capabilities while simultaneously grappling with feelings of self-doubt and insecurity. Some days, we feel invincible, ready to take on the world with confidence. Other days, vulnerability creeps in, leaving us feeling unattractive and overly self-conscious. We often catch…
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Embracing Self-Love: My Body Doesn’t Need to Be “Fixed”
Get Pregnant Fast I remember sitting in a doctor’s office as a young teen, the paper liner crinkling under my swinging feet. It was my first solo appointment, and I felt a mix of anxiety and curiosity. My gaze wandered over jars filled with cotton balls and popsicle sticks, and then I noticed her—a nurse…
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Navigating Menopause in Your 30s: A Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast “You’re too young for this.” That’s what I keep hearing as I navigate menopause at just 34 years old. After undergoing extensive radiation treatment, I find myself facing this unexpected chapter of life, leading me to question whether I should be shopping for multivitamins typically marketed toward older women. “On the bright…
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Navigating the Beautiful Chaos of Parenthood: My Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Before I met my partner at the age of 32, my life was a whirlwind of spontaneity and social activities. I was often the life of the party, flitting from one event to another, likely as a way to escape solitude. I’ll address that in therapy one day. I was impulsive, exuberant,…
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Finding Strength: My Journey as a Survivor of Domestic Violence
Get Pregnant Fast You may wonder why our life differs from that of your friends, or why financial stability has eluded us, leaving you with missed opportunities and memories of the turbulent times we endured. The echoes of your father’s abuse and our struggles with homelessness linger, making it hard to fathom why I chose…
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Embracing Life After 40: My Personal Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Dec. 25, 2023 Yesterday, I attended a mommy-and-me class with my little ones, and in walked an older woman who joined my group of friends, all in our early 30s. As we chatted about our weekend plans, someone mentioned a 30th birthday celebration, prompting her to take a deep breath and chuckle,…
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A Journey Through Addiction: My Rock Bottom Experience
Get Pregnant Fast I wouldn’t say I was the worst person in the world, but I was certainly on my way there. Addiction doesn’t start with chaos; it begins subtly, often disguised as harmless fun, only to spiral into more dangerous territory. For two and a half years, I drank every single day. Whether I…