Tag: personal growth
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Why I’m Grateful My Ex-Husband Found Love
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the complexities of co-parenting can be challenging, especially when a new person enters the picture. But as it turns out, that can also lead to unexpected gratitude. When my former spouse, Mark, fell in love last summer, I found myself grappling with emotions I hadn’t anticipated. Initially, I didn’t choose to…
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My Strained Relationship with My Mother: A Transformation Through Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast My parents separated when I was quite young, leaving my sisters and me to navigate a new reality. At the age of 5, I, along with my 2-year-old sister and our baby sister, who was just 5 months old, moved in with our mother’s parents. We lived with them for the next…
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I’m Not Afraid to Say That Therapy Rescued My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast As the warm summer rays streamed through the screened windows, I could hear our kids playing outside, blissfully unaware that their parents’ marriage was teetering on the brink of collapse. We had always masked our tensions, never displaying our conflicts in front of them, but that particular day was different. After years…
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Dating Advice for Single Moms: A Journey of Self-Discovery
Get Pregnant Fast Dear fellow single mom ready to dive back into the dating scene, Taking that step to date again is no small feat. Whether it’s been a decade or more, the prospect of re-entering the dating world can be a whirlwind of anticipation and anxiety. You might feel excited to explore new connections,…
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Embracing Body Positivity: My 2018 Resolution and How You Can Join Me
Get Pregnant Fast As we welcome the new year, I reflect on my past resolutions, particularly the ones focused solely on weight loss. Last year, I believed that shedding pounds would lead to a happier life—something many of us are conditioned to think. After experiencing weight gain due to a medication-induced metabolic issue, I found…
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Understanding the Essence of True Friendship
Get Pregnant Fast In the summer of 1993, I crossed paths with my best friend, a connection that felt instant and effortless. She was there with a refreshing Diet Coke, showcasing vibrant red hair and a radiant smile. From that moment, I was drawn to her warmth and unique scent, and our bond quickly flourished.…
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Have the Courage to Seek the Help You Deserve
Get Pregnant Fast In the world we live in, there’s a troubling stigma surrounding the act of asking for help. Many of us feel pressured to handle everything on our own, as if reaching out for support is somehow a sign of failure. Society often glorifies the idea of self-reliance, promoting the belief that true…
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You’re Not Obligated to Love Your Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Family is often touted as the cornerstone of our lives, the ones who should be there for us unconditionally. But this notion can lead to immense personal turmoil. Years ago, I made the brave choice to prioritize my well-being over blind loyalty, ultimately distancing myself from my family in my late teens.…
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Dear Daughter, I’m Sorry for Being Hard on You
Get Pregnant Fast As I catch a fleeting glimpse of you at your desk, engrossed in your own world, I find myself hesitating to intrude. I don’t rush to check on the project consuming your focus, nor do I fret about whether you need support while your siblings play together without you. Instead, my attention…
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Viral Twitter Thread Reveals We’re All Transforming Into Our Parents
Get Pregnant Fast In the journey of life, there comes a moment when you catch yourself echoing your parents’ words or adopting their habits. It hits you suddenly, and you realize, “Wow, I’ve officially become my parents!” If you’ve experienced this, you’re certainly not alone. A trending Twitter thread titled #SignsYouveBecomeYourParents has captured the collective…