Tag: personal growth
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Why My Children Will Always Be My Priority — Even Over My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast When I was growing up, my mother often expressed that her marriage was her foremost priority. However, the reality was that her relationship was deeply unhealthy. My parents were caught in a cycle of conflict, yelling at one another over the same issues night after night. Their arguments escalated, fueled by alcohol,…
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My Stepson Doesn’t Need to Call Me ‘Mom’ — Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In a world obsessed with labels and categories, we often find ourselves defining our relationships by names. Are you happy? Are you sad? Are you a parent? The inclination to categorize life is innate, but in the realm of step-parenting, these labels can become complex and even painful. As a stepmother, I’ve…
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As a Newly Divorced Woman, I Wish My Married Friends Would Stop Acting Differently Around Me
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve noticed the subtle shifts in your behavior since my divorce. The way you quickly change the subject when topics like Valentine’s Day arise. The slight withdrawal when I enter a room, as if my presence disrupts your happiness. And the fact that you no longer bring up your marital struggles around…
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What Prompted Me to Reevaluate My Drinking Habits
Get Pregnant Fast I’m diving into a personal topic that’s been weighing on my mind, and I’ll admit, I have some hesitations about sharing this. However, there’s strength in vulnerability, or at least that’s what I keep reminding myself. Since the start of the year, conversations around Dry January have flooded my social media feeds,…
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To the Child I Let Go: You Shaped My Existence
Get Pregnant Fast The last time I felt your heartbeat was also the very first time: a peculiar, fluttering sound that resonated in my mind. I found myself lying on crinkled paper, alone in a dimly lit room, accompanied only by two doctors (in China, men cannot enter ultrasound rooms) while the screen was angled…
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How Meditation Helped Alleviate My Anxiety (No, Seriously)
Get Pregnant Fast Full disclosure: I navigate life with mild anxiety. While I don’t typically experience the kind of anxiety that disrupts entire days—aside from a few challenging postpartum months after the arrivals of both my children—there’s always a tight, jittery knot residing just beneath my sternum. Some days are tougher than others, especially when…
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How My Fear of Mortality Inspired Me to Embrace Life
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: June 15, 2017 It all began with a persistent headache—a headache that lingered for four long days. Despite trying various remedies, from over-the-counter painkillers to hot and cold showers, nothing seemed to alleviate the discomfort. When I consulted my doctor, she dismissed my concerns, reminding me…
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Reigniting My Passion: How Pursuing My Dreams Enhances My Role as a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting my first child, I experienced a profound realization. It wasn’t just the thought of losing my pre-baby body (which, honestly, I’ve come to terms with), nor was it the incredible journey of nourishing a tiny human with my body. It struck me that once my baby arrived, my…
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Embracing Solitude: The Unexpected Healing of a Newly Single Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a newly single mother, I never anticipated that my time spent alone would become such a source of healing. It’s Friday evening, and I find myself outside on the deck, nestled by a warm fire, surrounded by the remnants of a fun-filled night. There are chocolate wrappers and crumbs from the…