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  • My Son Is Currently the Focal Point of My Life

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    Get Pregnant Fast An acquaintance recently remarked that I’ve made my 2-year-old the “focal point of my life.” It wasn’t meant to be malicious; this person doesn’t know me or my family well. However, comments like that irritate me to no end. Let’s be clear: parents of young children are juggling numerous responsibilities and doing…

  • Sometimes Two Good People Just Aren’t Meant to Be Together

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    Get Pregnant Fast The most common reaction I received when I shared the news of my divorce was, “You two were such a wonderful couple!” Hearing those words unsettled me. Who really understood the dynamics of our relationship besides us? Moreover, why can’t two divorced individuals still be considered good people? Why can’t we thrive…

  • 8 Uplifting Books for Moms in Need of a Boost

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    Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with constant changes, challenges, and surprises. Just when you think you’ve got a handle on one stage of motherhood, everything shifts again. Whether it’s navigating the ups and downs of breastfeeding, managing toddler tantrums, or facing the bittersweet transition of sending your little ones off to college,…

  • It’s Okay to Cut Out a Toxic Parent

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    Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the topic of toxic parents, many people have powerful stories to share. A recent Reddit thread posed the question: “[Serious] Redditors who have severed ties with toxic parents, what was your breaking point?” The responses poured in, revealing a range of experiences involving emotional abuse, narcissism, and even…

  • I Was Abandoned by Friends and Family After Becoming a Parent

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    Get Pregnant Fast It’s taken considerable reflection and therapy to reach my current state of mind. Everyone warned me that parenting comes without a manual, and they were absolutely correct. After three years in this role, I’ve learned that children don’t need extensive instructions; they simply require food, affection, and naps. However, adults? They are…

  • What I Learned This Year About Women’s Friendships

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    Get Pregnant Fast “I just need to focus on myself right now,” her text read. We had forged our friendship back in college, and after nearly a decade, it all seemed to unravel following the recent election results. For five long months, silence filled the air, and it was painful to realize that putting our…

  • Infertility: What It Can’t Take Away

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    Get Pregnant Fast As my children, who are no longer infants, near their second birthday, I found myself sifting through ultrasound images from my pregnancy. This led me to reflect on the challenges we faced just to have our infertility treatments covered by insurance. I recall how fiercely our doctor advocated for us, the emotional…

  • Why Leaving Your Family Home Can Be Emotionally Challenging

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    Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare to leave the family home we’ve cherished for years, the weight of nostalgia and emotion feels almost unbearable. A decade ago, an eager couple, ready to embark on their journey of life together, transitioned from the vibrancy of city living to the tranquility of the suburbs. Over the years,…

  • The Case for a Girlfriends’ Weekend: Embrace It, Moms!

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    Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, you quickly learn that life with young children comes with its own brand of chaos. You might find the milk in the cupboard, shaking your head in disbelief as you pour it down the sink. The aluminum foil might hide in the refrigerator, only to be discovered three days…

  • Insights from My Sexless Marriage Journey

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    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;…