Tag: self-reflection
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Reflections from My 20-Year-Old Self on My Life Today
Get Pregnant Fast As I nestled into my couch, clad in my favorite yoga pants and ready to binge-watch my recorded shows, it hit me: it’s Saturday night. And honestly? I couldn’t care less about being anywhere other than my cozy family room. This realization is a clear sign that I’ve officially crossed into adulthood.…
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Acknowledging My Shortcomings as a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with highs and lows, and I have to admit that I don’t always meet my kids’ needs in the way they deserve. This realization hit me hard over the weekend when my son, Ethan, got into an accident that left him injured. While I won’t delve into…
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An Open Letter to My Past Self: Great News, You’re Not Angry Anymore
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Me From Four Years Ago, I must say, you seem a bit lost and weary. Those eyes of yours? They reflect a deep-seated frustration bubbling just beneath the surface. Oh yes, I can see it. That suppressed anger that erupts every time your toddler has an accident just moments after you’ve…
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Parents Indeed Have a Favorite Child, Regardless of Their Claims
Get Pregnant Fast A recent study sheds light on a common but often denied truth: parents do have favorite children, despite their insistence that all offspring are treated equally. This research suggests that mothers tend to favor daughters while fathers lean towards sons, challenging the narrative that love is evenly distributed among children. In a…
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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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I’m Not the Mom I Thought I Would Be
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I envisioned a future filled with children, eagerly anticipating the role of a mother. I dreamed of being the quintessential stay-at-home mom, cherishing each moment spent nurturing and guiding my kids. However, reality struck when I welcomed my three children into the world, and suddenly, the idealized version…
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I Should Have Left the Light On
Get Pregnant Fast In retrospect, I should have illuminated the path. Twelve years ago, I was a single mother with three young boys. The twins were just under a year old, and my eldest was a spirited three-year-old. Shortly after my divorce, a mutual acquaintance introduced me to a man named Daniel. He was attractive,…
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An Open Message to the Guy with the ‘No Fat Chicks’ Sticker on His Truck (and Others Like Him)
Get Pregnant Fast While scrolling through social media recently, I stumbled upon a photo of a middle-aged man, reminiscent of a cartoon character, proudly displaying a “No Fat Chicks” sticker on his dilapidated, old pickup truck. The post was shared by a woman who expressed her disbelief: “Spotted this guy in my neighborhood today. That…
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Revisiting Perez Hilton’s Controversial Views on His Son’s Sexuality: A Call for Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, a friend shared a piece about celebrity blogger Alex Rivera expressing his desire for his five-year-old son to be straight. Hearing an openly gay parent voice such a preference is disheartening and frustrating. It underscores a harsh reality: being part of the LGBTQ community doesn’t exempt someone from holding or passing…
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Recognizing Your Strengths: A Vital Question for Every Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, reflecting on your strengths is essential. If I could converse with my past self as a new mom, I would share invaluable insights. I would urge her to release her worries and trust her instincts. It’s important to remind her that self-care is not selfish; without nurturing oneself, it’s…