My highest weight was just 139 pounds and that was when I was nine months pregnant. I was the girl who carried “cute” — no swollen feet, pudgy cheeks, or puffed-up ass. I was the girl with the little basketball belly; I was the girl you couldn’t tell was pregnant from behind. But just because I was small then and am small now (full disclosure, I’m 5 feet tall and, on a good day, weigh 102 pounds), doesn’t mean I’m not fat....

I was in my mid-twenties, single, and facing infertility issues and the very real possibility that I would never be pregnant. I was devastated as I shared with the Internet the unique minutiae of my case and the brokenness of my heart. I was also, apparently, a target. That first email came like so many others already had, from an address I didn’t know or recognize. RELATED: Why I Severely Regret Donating My Eggs The only difference was that the ones before it had all been from women; soul sisters around the world who had read my words and could relate to the devastation, reaching out with words of encouragement and camaraderie....

We were bombarded by pregnancy announcements and newborn babies and I needed to find someone, anyone, who knew what I was going through. The adjustment period from wanting kids to not wanting kids is hard, especially if you’re going at it alone. I joined a few childfree pages on Facebook and stumbled upon the childfree subreddit. I was dismayed and disheartened at what I found. RELATED: No, Your Life Doesn’t Have More “Value” Because You Have Kids The terminology used amongst many of these groups is offensive and cruel....

RELATED: The 3 Zodiac Signs Whose Ex Is Thinking Of Them During Mercury At A Critical Degree, May 26 - 28, 2022 What today’s love horoscope has in store for each zodiac sign on Friday, May 27, 2022: Aries Love soars for you, Aries. Your love brings a special bond that feels like you’ve known each other forever. And, today, your imagination of what the future can bring will run wild with high hopes and dreams....

We have so many amazing changes coming up this weekend, but the biggest gain for all zodiac signs is the Sun’s entrance into the zodiac sign of Gemini. RELATED: How The 2022 ‘Intuitive’ Gemini Season Effects Your Zodiac Sign’s Horoscope, May 21 - June 20, 2022 Gemini is known for change. And with the Sun in an air sign, our curious side comes out more in love. It’s time to explore....

RELATED: The 3 Zodiac Signs Who Are the Luckiest in Love on November 13, 2022 What today’s love horoscope has in store for each zodiac sign on Sunday, November 13, 2022: Aries Love that is passionate can sometimes turn into territorial and you may find yourself drawn to the idea of 50 Shades of Gray with a new lover in your life. These types of connections come fast and can last a lifetime or sometimes not....

RELATED: The Daily Horoscope For Each Zodiac Sign On Wednesday, November 16, 2022 What today’s love horoscope has in store for each zodiac sign on Wednesday, November 16, 2022: Aries Positive vibes only, Aries. When it comes to love you are ready to travel, learn new things, and discover the world from a different point of view. You may not know what the future will hold, but for you, you want it to include adventure....

RELATED: 10 Sure-Fire Ways To Spot An Emotionally Immature Adult Her splashy affirmation of the love she felt for her spouse stung for a moment, as it always does. Not in a typical way, like I wanted what she has, but in a fearful way. As the years tick by and those anniversary numbers continue to rise, I find myself afraid that I’m unable to become a wife. It’s a role I don’t know if I can play, which makes me an outlier in my own Mormon religion....

Speaking from my own personal experience, you don’t want to see these signs get angry because they can be worse than the Hulk. On the other hand, some Sun signs are known for being far more docile and willing to go with the flow. Being hardheaded (or a people-pleaser) goes a lot deeper than your basic zodiac traits. The level of stubbornness each zodiac sign possesses has a lot to do with each sign’s placements, such as its element and modality....

As clinicians, we are expected to provide therapy, motivate, encourage, and advocate on behalf of individuals and families struggling with mental illness, trauma, and the challenges of life. Many of the individuals and families we treat need both encouragement and hope. However, it can be difficult to inspire others when we are losing or have lost hope due to racism within our industry. Many of us will never advance beyond a certain point in our career or receive a comparable salary to individuals that are not POC, specifically African Americans....

Sometimes the Moon guides our intuition when reading a tarot card on a particular day. The Quarter Moon is here and it takes place in Pisces. Pisces is mysterious and deeply emotional. This Moon energy reminds us that we are just a week away from a Full Moon. Quarter Moons are ‘make it quick’ moments where we need to do something now and time is of the essence. RELATED: The 3 Zodiac Signs Who Are The Luckiest In Love On November 30, 2022 This Wednesday’s tarot horoscope comes with a bit of urgency as we turn our attention toward the future....

The Sun will be in Virgo, and the Sun will spend the day in the zodiac sign of Gemini entering Cancer. The numerology of the day is Life Path 6, the Nurturer. RELATED: Each Zodiac Sign’s Weekly Love Horoscope For September 19 - September 25, 2022 Learn what your zodiac sign’s daily tarot card reading has in store for you on Sunday, September 18, 2022. Aries (March 21 - April 19) Tarot card: The World It’s best to live life in a way that will make you happy....

He points out that celebrities like Abby Lee Miller, Raul Julia, and Micheal Jackson were all met with unfortunate circumstances, however, that wasn’t their only similarity. All three stars shared the same physical characteristic of their eyes — a characteristic known as “sanpaku eyes.” In a video that has generated over 7 million views, TikTok user @hey_rey0 explains what sanpuku eyes are and what they indicate. Here’s what the TikTok video theory says about this eye characteristic: Sanpaku is a Japanese term meaning “three whites....

People tend to focus disproportionately on the negative, particularly in challenging times. The idea that negative thoughts are bad is popular in the self-help world. There’s a lot of evidence that your thoughts affect your well-being. But are struggles and negativity always bad? Research suggests that trying to make ourselves happy can be counter-productive and that some kinds of struggle and pain are part of a fulfilled and healthy life....

I’ve always believed in soulmates and, like most people, I wondered if I would ever find mine. For a while I was skeptical, but that was mostly because I was young and thought it would take a long time for me to find my soulmate. Little did I know I would meet this person at the most unlikely time in the most unlikely way. I think most of us think of soulmates as the person we spend the rest of our lives with in a romantic way....

It’s a precarious week for some zodiac signs; so much is at stake, and we really need to think things through before plowing into something that needs to be thought rather than action. RELATED: The 3 Zodiac Signs With Great Weekly Horoscopes For October 24 - 30, 2022 Because we start this week out with Moon square Pluto, we’re automatically looking at conflict. With Moon’s conjunction with Mercury adding on its own special touch, we can almost assume that the conflict we may be entering has to do with words and expression....

A woman who decided to put the theory to the test had a result that differed from viral videos shared last year. TikTokers have been sharing a ‘hack’ for getting a free shirt at Disney World. In 2021, several women on TikTok claimed that showing up in clothes that violated Disney’s dress code meant workers gave them a free shirt to cover up before entering the park RELATED: Mom’s Hack For Avoiding Paying For Her Child’s Disneyland Ticket Sparks Debate According to the Walt Disney World website, guests could be denied entry into any of the parks for dressing in “clothing which, by nature, [that] exposes excessive portions of the skin that may be viewed as inappropriate for a family environment....

Some people believe that the toddler cannot be blamed due to his age and the fact that the dog is off of a leash. However, others believe that the little boy needs a reality check and behavioral lessons. The video shows a toddler hitting a pitbull dog with a plastic water bottle while his parents do not intervene. In the video which has received over 2 million views on Twitter, a young toddler who appears to be two or three years old approaches a large pitbull holding a plastic water bottle....

Just look around at the people in your life and you’re sure to be able to identify some of their strongest, dominant personality traits: Your mother is obsessed with control, your landlord is very detail-oriented, your best friend is super-creative but a little disconnected from reality. Once you get to know a person, identifying the personality traits that make them who they are isn’t as hard as you might think....

These reptiles are found on every continent except Antarctica, but most species reside in South Asia and North America. There are roughly 300 species of turtles, and include both land and sea turtles. And while it’s easy to confuse turtles and tortoises, getting to know more about turtles means also learning what they symbolize. Turtle Symbolism & Spiritual Meanings Of Turtles Turtles symbolize longevity, healing, tranquility, perseverance, wisdom, transformation, and steadfastness; turtles also represent the Earth in some cases....