Tag: personal growth
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20 Valuable Lessons from My Resilient Single Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, many find themselves overwhelmed with the pressure to splurge on extravagant gifts for their children. While it’s a joyous time filled with laughter and holiday cheer for some, the reality is starkly different for many families across the country and around the globe. For countless parents, the…
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Understanding Brokenness: A Journey Through Imperfection
Get Pregnant Fast As I was preparing dinner one evening, my lively 3-year-old daughter was twirling around the kitchen, absorbed in her own joyful melody. Suddenly, she halted and glared at the refrigerator, her tiny finger pointing at a colorful painting she had created, proudly displayed by a ceramic snowflake magnet she made at school.…
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Don’t Allow Others to Shape Gender Roles in Your Relationship
Get Pregnant Fast My mother holds strong beliefs about traditional gender roles. She views marriage as one of the pinnacle achievements for a woman. While I respect her viewpoint, I realize that even she doesn’t fully understand what’s best for me. Like many parents, she draws from her own life experiences and aspirations, hoping I’ll…
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The Importance of Easing Societal Pressures on Women Regarding Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast In a thought-provoking piece for Glamour, co-host of Modern Family Blog, Jenna Thompson, shares her candid reflections on the societal pressures women face regarding marriage and motherhood. Now expecting her second child at the age of 40, Jenna emphasizes that life often unfolds in unexpected ways. Married at 37, she highlights the…
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I’m Committed to Being a Different Mother Than My Own
Get Pregnant Fast My journey through pregnancy has been anything but smooth. During my first trimester, I battled relentless morning sickness that lingered well into the afternoon. By the time I reached my second trimester, I was grappling with debilitating migraines — a daily struggle. To top it off, my husband and I made the…
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Embracing Confidence in My 40s: A Refreshing Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast I own about five bikinis—not because I believe I look fabulous in them, but because they offer more comfort than one-pieces, which tend to ride up and lack the bust support I desire. After a day at the beach, I find myself dealing with back pain and discomfort, making for a rather…
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My Mother’s Words Shaped My Self-Image
Get Pregnant Fast “Earlier today, when you were laughing on the bed… You looked ridiculous.” Those words from my mother cast a long shadow over my self-esteem. Each time I found something amusing, my instinct was to cover my mouth, hiding the noticeable gaps between my teeth. I would squint my eyes to mask the…
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The Weight of Blackness in America: A Heavy Burden and Its Impact
Get Pregnant Fast For as long as I can remember, the weight of my skin’s melanin has felt like an enormous burden. Being Black in America is incredibly heavy. I’ve experienced this weight through countless encounters—each time I’ve been pulled over for a “routine check,” every instance of a security guard tailing me in a…
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Navigating Separation: Why My Ex and I Chose to Part Ways Before Resentment Set In
Get Pregnant Fast My ex-partner and I made the decision to separate over a year ago, and it was a mutual choice. While we both believed it was for the best, the weeks that followed were some of the toughest I’ve ever faced. Today, we find ourselves on the other side of that challenging experience,…