Tag: identity
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Now That I’m a Mom, Will I Ever Reconnect With ‘Me’ Again?
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom of young children, my outings are often a whirlwind of negotiations and compromises, ensuring we can complete our errands without meltdowns or accidents. While I miss my kids during these solitary outings, it’s not enough to keep me home. Sure, I don’t miss the screaming or tantrums, but there’s…
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Navigating the Transition from Babyhood: A New Chapter in Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast My once-tiny, wailing infant — the cheerful little one who always reached for me with his pudgy hands and toothless grin — is now three and a half years old. That’s right, three and a half, a precise age that demands attention as they grow rapidly and absorb the world around them.…
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In Support of Keeping Your Last Name
Get Pregnant Fast By: Amanda Thompson Updated: June 30, 2021 Originally Published: May 18, 2017 There was never a profound reason behind my decision to retain my maiden name after marriage. It simply felt like an unnecessary complication in the merging of our distinct lives. Let me clarify: my choice to keep my name wasn’t…
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My Journey as an Arab-American: Navigating Prejudice in a Complex World
Get Pregnant Fast As an Arab-American, confronting prejudice is a continuous challenge that shapes my identity. My experiences are not the grand tales of discrimination often highlighted; rather, they are the subtle reminders that biases persist in our society. I am an American citizen, predominantly raised in the heart of the United States, born to…
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Should We Allow Our Daughters to Join Cheerleading Squads?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I overheard a girl remark, “My mom said I could participate in any sport except cheerleading because it’s just about cheering for the boys.” As a feminist, I understood her perspective, but as someone who once donned a cheerleader’s uniform, I found myself conflicted. This led me to reflect on whether…
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Why “Mom” Will Always Be Part of My Bio
Get Pregnant Fast In a widely discussed essay that circulated online some time ago, an expectant mother articulated her decision to omit the term “mom” from her biography. She argued that she did not wish for her identity as a mother to overshadow her other accomplishments. Her concern centered on society’s tendency to narrow women’s…
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I Chopped My Hair Short and I’m Not Seeking Approval
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, while I was waiting in line for complimentary frozen yogurt, my son was energetically playing with a new friend he made during our wait. The friend’s mother complimented my curls, and I instinctively replied with an enthusiastic, “Thank you!” Almost immediately, I blurted out, “I’m thinking about cutting it.” The…
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When You Say ‘Well-Spoken,’ Here’s What You Really Mean
Get Pregnant Fast During my college years, I served as a Resident Assistant, primarily overseeing a floor filled with white freshmen women. One evening, while chilling in my dorm, one of the girls I often hung out with dropped by. She hailed from a small town nearby and had never really ventured out before, so…