Tag: personal growth
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Mom Silences Grammar Critics with a Touching Reflection on Intelligence
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where online debates often devolve into grammar policing, one mother’s heartfelt message serves as a reminder of the complexities behind the words we type. While many take pride in correcting others’ grammar—“You mean ‘you’re,’ not ‘your’!”—it’s crucial to consider the personal battles that may lie beneath those errors. Author…
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Three Marriages in One: The Evolution of My Relationship
Get Pregnant Fast I recently found myself on break at work, engrossed in a thought-provoking article by Ada Calhoun in the New York Times. In her piece, she explores the transformations that occur within married couples over time. Her central message is that while we often assume the person we marry will remain unchanged, the…
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Why I Don’t Regret Leaving Behind My Childhood Aspirations
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a young girl, my heart was set on becoming a jockey. Like many other kids my age, I had a fierce passion for horses. I devoured books about them, filled pages with my drawings, and spun tales where horses were the main characters. My all-time favorite read was Black…
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What I Want to Communicate to My Middle Child
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Middle Kid, Hey there, my darling. It’s your mom here. First off, I want you to know just how incredible you are. You’re smart, entertaining, witty, passionate, and so many other wonderful things that I recognize daily but may not express often enough. I see you. But I wonder if you…
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A Salute to All the Incredible Single Parents
Get Pregnant Fast National Single Parent Day, celebrated on March 21st, has inspired me to reflect on the remarkable journey of single parents everywhere. If I could, I would shower each of you with hugs, a mountain of chocolates, and a well-deserved day off to indulge in whatever brings you joy. While that may not…
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Rediscovering Old Flames: The Day I Fell in Love Again with My First Love
Get Pregnant Fast Life can be unpredictable. One moment, everything is just routine, and the next, you find yourself standing in your yard, watering plants, when a familiar face from your past drives by, instantly triggering a flood of memories. This is exactly what happened to me one sweltering July afternoon in Indiana. As I…
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Why Perfectionism and Motherhood Create a Toxic Combination
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest. I’ve been living a significant lie—specifically to my children. I’m not referring to the usual tales of Santa Claus or the Tooth Fairy, but rather something much more substantial. Each time I tell my kids that it’s acceptable to fail, or that perfection isn’t necessary, I’m not being truthful.…
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Dear Mom, I Finally Comprehend Your Feelings
Get Pregnant Fast One of my most vivid childhood memories involves sitting in the car, waiting for my mom. Whether we were heading to school, running errands, or visiting Grandma, my sister and I would fidget impatiently. What took her so long? Why was she always behind schedule? Oh, how the tables have turned! Mom,…
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Is Your Partner Driving You Up the Wall? That May Be a Good Sign
Get Pregnant Fast My partner can be incredibly frustrating at times. Take, for instance, his habit of leaving dirty shoes strewn across the house. I find them in the kitchen, the hallway, and even in front of the couch—everywhere except where they belong. He also tends to forget to close the bathroom cabinet and rarely…
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Adjusting to Life After Loss: Embracing a New Normal
Get Pregnant Fast Before my husband fell ill, life felt like a beautifully woven tapestry, full of vibrant colors and joyful moments. Like many who enjoy a comfortable life, I often took for granted just how wonderful everything was. In the wake of his passing, I find myself frequently pondering, “What did life look like…