Tag: personal stories
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To All the Moms Out There Juggling It All
Get Pregnant Fast Time is an elusive commodity. As mothers, we often find ourselves engulfed in a whirlwind of responsibilities—balancing work commitments, family obligations, and everything in between. Yesterday, I decided it was high time to reconnect with an old friend who I hadn’t seen in what felt like ages. Our plan was simple: meet…
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My Husband’s Affair Transformed Him into a Stranger
Get Pregnant Fast One evening, my husband returned home from work, and I witnessed a side of him I had never seen before. He erupted in anger at our eldest son for not putting on his pajamas quickly enough. It was as if I was staring at a stranger, a version of him I couldn’t…
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Experiencing the Struggles of Addiction: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself in a heartfelt conversation with an old friend. Our discussion took a poignant turn as we delved into the ongoing opioid crisis that’s affecting countless lives across the country. This epidemic is no longer merely a statistic or a tale of someone else’s struggles—it has transformed into a…
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A Mother’s Heartfelt Farewell: A Letter That Moved the Internet to Tears
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant farewell, a mother penned her final thoughts to her daughter, imparting wisdom and love during a time of unimaginable sorrow. Before succumbing to a long battle with cancer, Melissa Johnson took the time to write a letter filled with guidance and affection for her daughter, Emily. Following her mother’s…
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I Was Featured on ‘Trading Spaces’ (And My Friends Still Speak to Me)
Get Pregnant Fast My friends totally saw this coming. They knew there was no way I’d let the premiere of the Trading Spaces revival go by without shouting, “I DID THAT!” from every possible rooftop. Honestly, aside from celebrating my milestone birthday in Nashville, appearing on that iconic show (gulp) fifteen years ago was the…
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A Mom’s Honest Confession: Leaving Her Child in the Car Could Happen to Any of Us
Get Pregnant Fast Every summer, we hear heartbreaking accounts of infants left unattended in vehicles. Some stories end in tragedy, while others see a fortunate rescue before any harm befalls the children. Regardless of the outcome, these incidents instill a deep sense of anxiety in every parent. It’s all too easy to think, “That could…
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To the Mom at Costco with the Vomiting Child
Get Pregnant Fast On most days, I pride myself on being a decent person; someone who believes in doing the right thing when it counts. But today was not one of those days. While my daughter and I strolled through Costco, relishing our enormous chocolate frozen yogurts, we approached a fellow mom with two little…
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Sisters: A Bond Like No Other
Get Pregnant Fast The day my parents brought home my first sister, my blissful existence as an only child came crashing down at just two years old. I dragged my toy bag across the floor, declaring my intent to leave. This new addition was set to invade my space, claim my toys, and take away…
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Why I Wish I Hadn’t Shared My Kids’ Names Before They Arrived
Get Pregnant Fast As soon as I discovered the gender of my boys, I found myself lost in a whirlwind of name ideas. The name for my first son was a no-brainer: Alexander, named after my cherished maternal grandfather who passed away a few years earlier. However, the middle name was more contentious. We contemplated…
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Every Woman’s Harassment Story Deserves to Be Told
Get Pregnant Fast Over the past weekend, the #metoo movement surged on social media, with countless women sharing their experiences of sexual assault or harassment. However, many felt that their stories weren’t serious enough to share. This sentiment inspired filmmaker Sarah Connors to discuss the tendency to downplay personal experiences of harassment, highlighting how silence…