Tag: personal journey
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I Chose Authenticity Over Perfection: Leaving a Good Marriage for True Love
Get Pregnant Fast Life often leads us to believe we have everything under control. Society lays out a blueprint, telling us what our dreams should look like, who we should partner with, and what happiness should feel like. While many subscribe to this narrative, I found myself deeply entrenched in it, convinced that I had…
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Navigating My Anxiety and Panic Attacks: A Personal Journey
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Today, I had lunch with my partner at my favorite taco spot in the city, and during the drive, I couldn’t stop thinking about the queso. However, as I pulled into the parking garage, I was taken aback by the lack of available spaces. After retrieving my 8-month-old from the backseat,…
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How Humor Became My Lifeline After a Transformative Diagnosis
Get Pregnant Fast By: Maya Thompson I once envisioned myself as the quintessential mom, effortlessly nurturing my little one in a backyard filled with sunshine. I imagined us joyfully creating finger-paint masterpieces, followed by a wholesome snack of organic fruits and Greek yogurt. My child would gaze up at me with unconditional love, and I…
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Why I Decided to Move My Family Abroad: A Personal Journey
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 9, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 20, 2017 The first time a stranger told me to “leave the country,” I was in Paris, celebrating my 31st birthday. I snapped a selfie at the Arc de Triomphe, captioning it, “Oui, Paris suits me!” The Eiffel Tower loomed majestically in the background,…
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I Chose to Get Breast Implants, and I’m Done Worrying About Your Opinions
Get Pregnant Fast For much of my life, I lived with small breasts that barely filled an A cup. On good days, I felt perky, but on others, I barely filled out a training bra. When a self-proclaimed modeling agent offered to pay for my breast augmentation, I hesitated and ultimately said, “No thanks.” Deep…
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Being a Mother Doesn’t Diminish My Identity as a Bisexual Woman
Get Pregnant Fast January 26, 2018 Image Source: Vladimir Vladimirov / Getty Images From the age of 11, I recognized my attraction to women, alongside my deep love for men. While I’ve had more relationships with men, that doesn’t negate my feelings for women. I was in a committed relationship with a man, and together…
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Don’t Tell Me How to Become a Mother at My Age
Get Pregnant Fast As a 46-year-old solo mother, I often reflect on the challenging journey I undertook to embrace motherhood. The confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty I faced while navigating the path to parenthood were overwhelming. Like many women, I dedicated my twenties and thirties to advancing my career, enjoying a vibrant social life, and satisfying…
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How Parenthood Influences My PTSD Journey
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 7:30 PM, or as I prefer to call it, the chaotic hour. Bath time. Bedtime. The hour when the house transforms into a whirlwind of energy. My son dashes through the living room, fueled by sugar and an unwavering belief that he’s not tired. My partner chases after him, calling out…
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My Desire for More Children Has Finally Ended — For Good
Get Pregnant Fast I’m a proud mother of several children and honestly, I don’t need any more. Between their endless appetites and the chaos they bring, adding another child to the mix just isn’t feasible. Yet, I’ve always been intrigued by those women who seem absolutely sure they’re finished having children. You know the ones…
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You Don’t Have the Right to Call Someone’s Choice ‘The Easy Way Out’ (Because You Don’t Know Their Journey)
Get Pregnant Fast Discussing weight and body image is a topic I find myself deeply engaged with. To be candid, I wish I could change my current situation, and I hold onto the hope that one day I will. However, for now, I embrace my reality as a confident woman living in a larger body.…