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The Facebook Facade vs. The Reality of Parenting
self insemination kitToday, I snapped a picture of my kids sitting on a picnic blanket, beaming at the camera, and thought, “What a lovely moment! I should share this on social media!” The Facebook portrayal of our day went something…
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The Illusion of “Having It All” and Its Implications: A Critical Review
self insemination kit“The expectation for working mothers is quite specific: to perform at work as if they have no children while parenting as if they have no job.” – Jessica LaneThe women who came before us—our mothers and grandmothers—were instrumental…
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5 Strategies for Raising a Daughter Who Voices Her Opinions
self insemination kitOn a recent morning, I received a call from my daughter Mia’s math teacher. She expressed concern about Mia, who usually excels in math, showing signs of distress in class. According to her teacher, Mia had been tearful…
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To My Friend Navigating a Divorce
home insemination KitWhen you entered the bustling café, shaking off your coat and scanning the room for me, I could see it written all over your face. As our eyes locked, your usual cheerful demeanor dimmed slightly—just enough for me…
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One Day, I Might Long for the Excitement of Dining Out with Kids, But Today Is Not That Day
self insemination kitThe years have flown by. They warned you that time would race ahead, and you accepted it as truth, yet witnessing an entire phase of your life—your middle years and their beginnings—vanish in an instant is still shocking.…
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How I Know My Partner Truly Cares for Me
self insemination kitI used to think I was quite the catch. But don’t close this tab just yet; this isn’t a tale of a middle-aged woman lamenting her fading looks after having kids. The reason I mention my earlier attractiveness…
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Navigating the Friend Zone: A Journey to Find My New Bestie
self insemination kitAt 50 years old and after nearly three decades of marriage, I find myself in the unique position of searching for a new friend—specifically, a BFF. It feels a lot like dating, minus the romantic undertones.My long-standing best…
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We All Remember When We First Realized the Pandemic Was Real
At home insemination kitIt’s been almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with the initial cases traced back to Wuhan, China, in December 2019. For a while, the virus felt distant and not like a genuine threat to many…
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Stages of Quarantine Through ‘The Shining’ Gifs
self insemination kitAs we navigate the uncharted waters of quarantine, many of us have felt a bit like Jack Torrance, isolated and slowly unraveling. Remember when this all began? I was blissfully unaware, believing that this sudden shift to family…
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