Tag: financial struggles
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Raising a Child Alone: How Home Insemination is Changing the Narrative for Single Mothers
Blog Post Title: Raising a Child Alone: How Home Insemination is Changing the Narrative for Single Mothers Summary: Raising a child alone as a single mother has long been stigmatized and seen as a daunting task. However, with the rise of home insemination, the narrative is changing for single mothers. In this blog post, we…
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The Struggles of Full-Time Workers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Get Pregnant Fast If you find yourself struggling to make ends meet, know that you are far from alone. A recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder revealed that an astonishing 78% of full-time workers are living paycheck to paycheck. This survey, carried out between May and June 2017, included 2,369 employees from the private sector, showing…
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What’s Going On? Fundraising Has Completely Lost Its Way
Get Pregnant Fast It’s no secret that I have a strong dislike for fundraisers. I really do. Yet, like a committed parent volunteer, I roll up my sleeves every year to help our schools gather the necessary funds for technology, field trips, and library resources. I find myself hawking overpriced candles, pies, and wrapping paper…
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Feeling Financial Strain as a Parent: Navigating Guilt and Reality
Get Pregnant Fast As a single parent, I often find myself grappling with feelings of inadequacy tied to our financial situation. The day my son, Liam, asked, “Can we go to McDonald’s?” was a stark reminder of the tight budget we live on. I quickly checked my checking account, hoping for some spare change for…
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Why I Indulge My Kids Sometimes
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood at the checkout counter of a sports store with my daughter’s new Little League gear, I could almost hear my partner’s voice echoing in my head. “Does she really need all of that?” I couldn’t help but wonder if a seven-year-old truly required practice balls, batting gloves, a new…
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My Childhood Challenges Are Impacting My Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in a struggling neighborhood, I witnessed unsettling scenes that shaped my perception of the world. I often saw individuals in wheelchairs engaging in drug deals on the corner, and my routine runs were fraught with the danger of stepping on broken beer bottles. Like many residents, my family shared a…
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It’s Not Just Politics, It’s Personal: Our Journey with Medicaid
Get Pregnant Fast For months, I’ve carried a heavy burden that I’ve hesitated to share, fearing it might come off as too political. However, it’s not about politics; it’s deeply personal. Today, I’m taking a leap of faith and sharing a part of my life that is intertwined with my journey following a profound loss.…
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The Realities of Living in Poverty
Get Pregnant Fast The term “poor” is incredibly subjective. To someone experiencing homelessness or hunger, a person living in subsidized housing may seem relatively comfortable. However, by the standards of most Americans, my childhood and early adulthood were marked by financial struggles. Following my parents’ tumultuous divorce when I was just nine, I spent a…