Tag: societal expectations
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The Misguided Trend to Criticize Mother’s Day is Unfounded
Get Pregnant Fast Every year, as Mother’s Day approaches, a wave of blog posts and articles emerge urging mothers to consider those for whom this holiday may be painful. There’s an increasing push for mothers to step back and allow space for those who have experienced loss. I speak from experience as someone who has…
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How We Raise Girls to Become Strong, Confident Women
Get Pregnant Fast As I watch my fearless and confident 6-year-old daughter, I often feel a deep sense of pride. Yet, there are moments when fear creeps in. I ponder who might try to undermine her, who will attempt to fill her mind with insecurities. Having experienced it myself, I understand that society will eventually…
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To the Woman Who Labeled Me Today
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Madam, Today, as I crossed paths with you in the parking lot of an outlet mall, I noticed your car’s windows were rolled up, likely to combat the sweltering heat. Your hair looked lovely as you approached. For a brief moment, I held onto a glimmer of hope that you would…
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You Were ‘Expected’ To Remain In Your Marriage, But Love Is Why You Had To Depart
Get Pregnant Fast You were never meant to leave him. You were never meant to disrupt the seemingly perfect family life you were nurturing with your little ones. You were meant to stay put, to be content with “good enough,” and to endure for the sake of your children. You were supposed to believe that…
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No, Inquisitive Stranger, We’re Not Expanding Our Family—Here’s Why
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast “Is this your first child?” a fellow mom inquires during our visit to the park. “Yes, just one,” I reply, feeling a familiar tension rise as I anticipate the next question. “Are you planning to have another?” Her casual tone belies the intrusive nature of her inquiry. The truth is,…
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Kelly Anderson Highlights an Important Reality About Weight That Often Goes Unspoken
Get Pregnant Fast Kelly Anderson is unapologetic about her weight, and rightfully so. As a remarkable singer and relatable personality, she embodies the kind of friend you’d want in your life. However, since gaining some weight in the spotlight, she’s faced a barrage of questions regarding her body image. This incessant scrutiny is frustrating and,…
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Dear Men: Here’s Why We’re So Exhausted
Get Pregnant Fast Emotional labor is often invisible. It’s the mental and emotional energy women expend to manage the feelings of others, ensure comfort, and meet societal expectations—expectations that start from childhood, when girls are encouraged to be polite while boys are told to toughen up. This reality is deeply felt, especially by some women…
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Dear Daughter: Insights for Navigating the Modern World
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Daughter, Oh, what a remarkable time you are growing up in! Today, women are achieving more than ever before. Together, we witnessed a woman run for president and feel that spark of possibility in your eyes as I told you, “You can be anything you want to be.” This is a…
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The Unexpected Query I Encounter as a Stay-at-Home Parent
Get Pregnant Fast By: Ava Thompson Date: January 26, 2023 I often find myself astonished at how frequently I hear this question each week: “Hey Ava! What a lovely child! Are you home with them full-time? What ELSE are you doing?” At what point did being a stay-at-home parent to one child become insufficient? If…