Tag: self-discovery
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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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Why I Left My Hometown and Never Looked Back
Get Pregnant Fast In my quaint, small hometown, life is a perpetual cycle of familiar faces and traditions. Every year, families flock back to this farming community for the same festivals celebrating local crops, pageants crowning the “Queens of the Corn,” and the annual football rivalry that ignites the same old spirit. It’s a place…
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I Chose Authenticity Over Perfection: Leaving a Good Marriage for True Love
Get Pregnant Fast Life often leads us to believe we have everything under control. Society lays out a blueprint, telling us what our dreams should look like, who we should partner with, and what happiness should feel like. While many subscribe to this narrative, I found myself deeply entrenched in it, convinced that I had…
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Discovering My First Orgasm After 30: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Orgasms can be elusive for many people, and I only experienced my first one a little over 30, after a long period of intimacy with the same partner. Prior to that, I had several encounters that left me feeling underwhelmed, despite being with individuals who were undeniably attractive, intelligent, and accomplished. This…
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Insights from My Sexless Marriage Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting Reflections on My Sexless Marriage by Lisa Grant Updated: Aug. 6, 2018 Originally Published: Sep. 15, 2017 Sexless marriage. Diminished desire. A lack of intimacy with the person I cherished. At 28, this was far from the life I envisioned for myself. Growing up, I always considered myself a sexual being;…
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Navigating My Mid-30s: An Identity Conundrum
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my mid-30s, the realization hits me that I’m grappling with a significant identity crisis. It’s a sentiment I hope resonates with others who might offer guidance, encouragement, or at the very least, a shared understanding. Over the past five years, transitioning from my carefree 20s to a more…
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It’s Not My Responsibility to Entertain My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When I stepped into the role of a parent, I unwittingly signed up for a multitude of responsibilities—none of which came with a manual. As I navigate this journey, I’ve discovered some roles I truly cherish, like Memory Keeper and Cuddle Coordinator. However, there are also plenty of less glamorous tasks, such…
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I Thought Motherhood Would Solve My Addiction (I Was Mistaken)
Get Pregnant Fast Mothers have long been iconic figures in stories and myths, and for good reason. It’s not merely their ability to bear children that elevates them; it’s also their traits — boundless compassion, steadfast kindness, and the idealized notion of selflessness. I used to believe that motherhood was both enchanting and daunting because…