Tag: personal growth
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No Matter the Distance, You’ll Always Be My Girls
Get Pregnant Fast Even when miles separate us and life gets chaotic, you’ll always be my girls. As I stood in the basement surrounded by cardboard boxes, packing our home felt like a better option than breaking up another argument between my kids. As I pulled out the last box from a hidden corner, it…
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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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Sometimes I See My Mother in Myself, and It Frightens Me
Get Pregnant Fast I cut ties with my mother nearly two years ago. Since that day, there has been silence between us, and she has yet to meet my youngest child. It’s a harsh reality that sometimes the person who brought you into this world and was meant to provide you with unconditional love may…
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What It’s Like When Your Marriage Is Coming to an End
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Updated: July 8, 2021 Originally Published: June 8, 2017 After years of turmoil, my husband and I have reached a point where we can somewhat accept that our marriage is coming to an end. This journey has been lengthy, filled with denial, heartache, and a deep sense of loss.…
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The Bittersweet Conclusion of My Journey as a Stay-at-Home Dad
Get Pregnant Fast Let me start by saying that being a stay-at-home dad has been a deeply rewarding experience, though it comes with its own challenges. In a society where both parents often need to work to make ends meet, being a stay-at-home parent is a rare privilege, and I fully recognize that. However, if…
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This Is When I Truly Embraced Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As I gazed into the bathroom mirror during my seventh week of pregnancy with my first child, I half-expected to see a little baby bump peeking out from beneath my sweater. The telltale signs of pregnancy were unmistakable — I had given up caffeine, felt utterly exhausted by 7 PM, often dozing…
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It’s Okay to Be a Needy Friend Sometimes
Get Pregnant Fast This year has been quite the journey, to say the least. If I’m being honest, my mental health has been a turbulent ride, and my self-esteem has taken a hit. After gaining a few pounds, my confidence plummeted, leading to a ripple effect that impacted my marriage, work, and social life. Let’s…
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You May Need to Disconnect From Your Parents to Thrive
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Lifestyle You May Need to Disconnect From Your Parents to Thrive by Jessica Hartman Updated: September 21, 2020 Originally Published: June 3, 2017 If the title of this article made you think, “Are you serious? They brought me into this world and did their best,” you might not be familiar with…