Tag: personal growth
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In Search of My Ideal Mom Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 21, 2017 Lately, I’ve realized I don’t have as many close friends as I thought. Don’t get me wrong—I have a rich history filled with wonderful friends from various stages of my life. I’m blessed with a fantastic family that often serves as my closest…
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Dear Firstborn,
Get Pregnant Fast It’s perfectly acceptable to experience failure, and then to fail again and again. Our relationship is unique; it’s not superior or less important than others, just distinct. You were the catalyst for my transformation, the gateway into motherhood. Your arrival marked the start of my journey. The moment you came into this…
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To the Individual Who Commented, ‘She’s Gained a Lot of Weight’
Get Pregnant Fast On a sweltering Fourth of July, I bumped into someone I hadn’t seen in a couple of years. The humidity had my hair plastered to my forehead, and my brave little boy sat snugly in my oversized yellow double stroller, the strap digging into my arm. My older son was jogging alongside…
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Exercise: A Valuable Investment in Yourself – Because You Deserve It
Get Pregnant Fast We’ve all heard the mantra: exercise is crucial for a healthy lifestyle. While we recognize this truth, translating it into action can often feel like an uphill battle. I’m not addressing the unrealistic standards set by the media. Forget about that noise. There’s no need to impose absurd expectations by comparing ourselves…
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This Mom Completed a Triathlon to Show Her Daughter the Power of Perseverance
Get Pregnant Fast In an inspiring journey, Lisa Turner, a single mother from Cleveland, Ohio, transformed her life to teach her daughter the invaluable lesson that anything is achievable. At 35 years old and weighing 395 pounds, Lisa faced a moment that many mothers dread: her daughter began grappling with self-esteem issues. Struggling to find…
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Some Friendships Need to End, But the Pain Remains
Get Pregnant Fast When I first settled in my new town, I was a complete stranger to everyone around me. Building connections proved challenging, but everything changed with the arrival of my first child. It was through shared experiences of sleepless nights and breastfeeding that I began to forge meaningful relationships, often while waiting in…
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I’m a Wonderful Mom — I Just Raise My Voice Occasionally
Get Pregnant Fast One evening, as we were settling the kids down for bed with the windows wide open, I found myself delivering a somewhat animated talk about the importance of listening. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, and my heart sank. My immediate reaction was, “Oh no, what did they overhear?” The friendly elderly couple at…
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The Unforeseen Consequences of Divorce: Losing Friends and Family Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast Divorce can be a tumultuous journey, marked by emotional upheaval and unexpected losses. Many of us have heard the phrase, “Friends are forever, but relationships come and go.” Perhaps it’s a cliché, but its truth resonates deeply, especially when a marriage dissolves. The reality is stark: when a marriage ends, it often…
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21 Reasons I’m Grateful for My Single Life
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I was leaving a work event when a young girl approached me, offering a box of handmade jewelry. She explained that she was selling her beaded pieces to help her mother pay a phone bill. Moved by her determination and feeling generous that evening, I chose a bracelet that caught my…
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The Reality of Navigating Divorce with a Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the tumultuous waters of divorce at any age is challenging, but doing so while raising a toddler adds an extra layer of complexity. I, like many, have built a reputation for resilience; I’ve weathered storms and emerged stronger. Yet, when I bump into old friends who comment on my apparent happiness…