Tag: self-acceptance
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Why Perfectionism and Motherhood Create a Toxic Combination
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest. I’ve been living a significant lie—specifically to my children. I’m not referring to the usual tales of Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, but rather something much more substantial. Each time I tell my kids that it’s acceptable to fail, or that perfection isn’t necessary, I’m not being truthful.…
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Why Telling Someone to ‘Eat a Cheeseburger’ Is Also Body-Shaming: Let’s Put an End to It
Get Pregnant Fast In my family, my children inherit their father’s tall and slender physique. He has always grappled with the challenge of trying to gain weight, lifting weights, adjusting his diet, and even consuming weight-gainer shakes. Throughout his life, he has felt self-conscious about his thin frame. Sadly, I notice my kids might face…
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You Don’t Have the Right to Call Someone’s Choice ‘The Easy Way Out’ (Because You Don’t Know Their Journey)
Get Pregnant Fast Discussing weight and body image is a topic I find myself deeply engaged with. To be candid, I wish I could change my current situation, and I hold onto the hope that one day I will. However, for now, I embrace my reality as a confident woman living in a larger body.…
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You Might Not Approve of My Tattoos, But Your Opinion Isn’t Necessary
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my life, I’ve encountered a slew of comments regarding my tattoos: “Why would you do that to yourself?” “You used to be so pretty.” “What will your daughter think?” “You’re going to regret those when you’re older.” They’re talking about my tattoos, and while I might regret some things in life,…
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Viral Transformation Photos Challenge Traditional Views on Fitness
Get Pregnant Fast In a world inundated with fitness ideals, a series of transformation photos is reshaping our understanding of health and happiness. Sometimes, true joy can be found in enjoying a plate of nachos, a milkshake, or even a slice of pizza. While these choices may not align with conventional health guidelines, are they…
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Hey World, Step Back from Postpartum Moms
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jenna Matthews Updated: Oct. 6, 2023 Dear World, Allow me to introduce the reality of the postpartum body. Here it stands, a genuine representation of what many women experience after giving birth. I’m here to challenge some prevalent misconceptions: Myth of the “Snap Back” First off, the idea that you will…
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I Was Once a Gay Kid, and Your Child Might Be Too: Embrace Acceptance Today
Get Pregnant Fast Long before I became a parent, I was a young gay child. It all started in kindergarten when I developed my first crush on our student teacher from a nearby college. I was utterly enchanted, and when she departed at the semester’s end, I felt a heartache I had never known before.…
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Navigating Midlife: A Journey Similar to Puberty
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the tumultuous years of puberty! It’s hard not to chuckle when reminiscing about the awkwardness and confusion that accompanied those formative years. As a mother now experiencing midlife, I vividly recall the class that prepared us seventh-grade girls for the whirlwind of puberty. Soon, my fifth-grade daughter will sit through a…