Tag: personal growth
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What I Want All Single Moms—Including My Own—To Know
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly remember those evenings when my mother would come home from a long day at work, utterly exhausted. After greeting us as we returned from school, she’d whip up a quick dinner and then retreat to her bedroom for a much-needed nap. Often, she’d wake just in time to serve us…
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Essential Life Lessons for My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Olivia, There will come a time when you’re curious enough to search for me online, and I hope you stumble upon this list of essential life lessons I want to share with you. Instead of tucking it away in my closet with forgotten treasures, I’ve decided to put pen to digital…
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My Husband Is Not the Man I Married
Get Pregnant Fast A few days ago, while browsing through old photos to pin on my corkboard in my home office, I stumbled upon snapshots of my husband and me from years past. We were seen feeding ducks in the park, enjoying the county fair, and indulging in a horror movie festival downtown. Each picture…
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My Evening Willpower Meltdown
Get Pregnant Fast In the morning, I’m a powerhouse. I’ve got an entire day ahead of me, filled with ambitions and aspirations. I vow to make healthy choices, meditate, work out, stay hydrated, and be the best mom ever. I’m ready to tackle everything on my to-do list like a champ. (Maybe the caffeine is…
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I’ve Finally Let Go of My Divorce Fears
Get Pregnant Fast It was a regular date night, driving our trusty minivan around town, trying to agree on a place to eat. The conversation meandered into topics we rarely discuss when the kids are around. I was focused on the road while my partner, Sarah, browsed through Facebook. Suddenly, she held up her phone…
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What I Wish I Could Communicate to My Toxic Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As you have made abundantly clear, Mom, you believe I harbor feelings of hatred towards you. (Yes, you actually used that word, convinced that my absence is a reflection of disdain.) But here’s the truth: I don’t despise you. I long for the mother I once knew—the one who played with my…
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I Married a Man Whose Mother Did Everything for Him, and I Spoke Up to Save Our Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast As I descended the stairs that morning, I was met with a disheartening sight: a pair of socks lying lifeless in front of the couch. And by “lifeless,” I mean they were devoid of feet. Let’s be clear: socks should not be left unattended unless they come with actual feet in them.…
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Embracing My Singlehood: Life After Divorce and Not Seeking Love
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not dating. It’s been a decade since my divorce, and I have no interest in jumping into a new relationship. Sure, I’ve had a few boyfriends—some more serious than others, and a couple that were purely physical—but for the last several years, I’ve been completely, utterly, and blissfully unattached. And you…
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6 Essential Truths About Pursuing Alcoholism Treatment
Get Pregnant Fast One year ago, I made a pivotal decision that transformed my life: I sought treatment for alcoholism. For nine intense weeks, I was separated from my loved ones and my job, fighting to overcome a disease that was progressively taking over my existence. Today, I embrace a life I once believed was…
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14 Things I No Longer Care About
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I believed that adulthood came with all the answers. However, the reality is that we’re all just navigating life as best we can. With age, I’ve learned to evaluate my priorities and recognize what truly drains my emotional energy. We each have a finite amount of care to expend,…