Tag: personal growth
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Embrace Hope: Finding Joy Beyond Depression
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle Embrace Hope: Finding Joy Beyond Depression by Sarah Mitchell Sep. 15, 2023 Trigger Warning: Suicidal Thoughts/Attempts I hear it waft down from the upper floor—a door creaks open, followed by footsteps, and a hesitant voice calls down to me, “Mom?” For a fleeting moment, I entertain the idea of ignoring…
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My Childhood Challenges Are Impacting My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in a struggling neighborhood, I witnessed unsettling scenes that shaped my perception of the world. I often saw individuals in wheelchairs engaging in drug deals on the corner, and my routine runs were fraught with the danger of stepping on broken beer bottles. Like many residents, my family shared a…
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Understanding the Importance of ‘Letting Them Be Little’
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like an emotional rollercoaster, especially during those fleeting moments that seem to vanish before you realize their significance. As I scroll through my social media memories, I’m often struck by nostalgia, reminiscing about the days when my children were much younger. My youngest is set to start kindergarten…
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5 Reasons I’m Choosing to Step Away from Fertility Treatments
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I embarked on our journey of infertility three years after tying the knot, fully aware that we might require assistance in starting a family. My husband, a cancer survivor from his teenage years, faced challenges that left us seeking medical help to expand our family. After investing nearly $100,000…
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What My Emotionally Challenging Mother Taught Me About Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Many of you may have had the blessing of growing up with caring mothers—those nurturing figures who remain central to your lives today. I often hear friends sharing delightful stories about their outings with their moms or the daily phone calls filled with laughter and life updates. However, I suspect that some…
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When Anxiety Sparks Anger: Understanding the Connection
Get Pregnant Fast Anxiety and anger often go hand in hand, creating a cycle that can be challenging to break. I find myself clenching my jaw and fists, overwhelmed by a surge of anger that seems to come out of nowhere. This reaction often stems from a past experience or a trigger from the present,…
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Why I’m Experiencing Baby Fever at 40
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the allure of a tiny baby! Just the sight of a sweet little one can ignite a yearning deep within. I find myself daydreaming about pregnancy, labor, and those precious moments of cuddling with a newborn. Yes, everything related to babies has become irresistibly appealing to me. The memories of sleepless…
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I See Through You, My Disingenuous Friend
Get Pregnant Fast They say friendships come in various forms: some serve a purpose, others are seasonal, and a few last a lifetime. However, there exists a fourth type – the “fake friend.” And, unfortunately, that’s precisely what you are. You exude superficiality, self-interest, and duplicity at your core, a truth I had to confront…