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The Pill I Didn’t Want to Need — and Why I Take It
This is your reminder that taking medication doesn’t make you weak, broken, or “less than.” Sometimes it just makes life livable. I’ve been on Zoloft (sertraline) for 17 years. Seventeen. And if I’m being honest, I wish I didn’t need to take something for the rest of my life just to function. I’
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MJ | Motherhood Made Easier

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A title slide on a light background reads '5 Uncomfortable Lessons I Didn't Know I Needed' with the creator's handle '@thealphaqueensempire' and a forward arrow icon.
The first lesson on a light background states: 'People don't change when you give them more love- they change when they want to.' It emphasizes that growth is a personal choice.
The second lesson on a light background states: 'You weren't "too sensitive"- you were surrounded by people who couldn't handle your awareness.' It highlights that deep feeling is not a flaw.
💭 5 Uncomfortable Lessons I Didn’t Know I Needed
Lately I’ve realized that healing isn’t always soft. Sometimes it looks like setting boundaries, saying no, or outgrowing who you thought you’d always be. Growth feels weird when you’re doing it right. It’s lonely, it’s uncomfortable, and sometimes you miss the old version of you—until you rem
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Alpha Queens Club

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A copy of "Diario del Wimpy Kid 2: La Ley de Rodrick" (Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2: Rodrick's Rules) on a wooden surface, with text overlays "It's time to Read" and "Day 01 My current reads."
An open book page showing Spanish text and a cartoon illustration. The text describes Mom buying books for Rodrick and the narrator to play "Magic and Monsters," and Mom telling Rodrick to be the "Dungeon Keeper."
An open book page showing English text and a cartoon illustration. The text describes Mom buying books for Rodrick and the narrator to play "Magick and Monsters," and Mom telling Rodrick to be the "Dungeon Keeper."
practicing my spanish, didn’t think idk a lot of -
i thought i knew more words but apparently i didn’t so here’s to people that get called “no sabo” and want to improve. there’s no shame in wanting to learn later even if you think it’s too late it’s not. #unfiltered #lemon8challenge
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marimichaca

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For those who didn’t know 👀 There are books
So I’ve been seeing a lot of Practical Magic posts. Idk if it’s the algorithm or I’ve found my people. Practical Magic is my favorite movie. I have two copies on DVD for emergencies. It wasn’t until last year I thought I should check and see if there’s a book. Turns out there are FOUR. I know I was
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Nurse practitioner jobs you didn’t know existed
When I went to nurse practitioner school, I was taught that I could either work in a clinic or at a hospital. They don’t really focus on much beyond that. To my surprise, there is a WHOLE world out there beyond clinical or patient-facing roles. Here are some that I love: 1️⃣Clinical Science Liai
NP Teeks | Corporate Life

NP Teeks | Corporate Life

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A screenshot of the Temp Mail website, displaying a loading temporary email address, options to copy or get a QR code, and text explaining its purpose for secure, disposable email addresses.
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✨Websites you didn’t know existed ✨
I’m a sucker for website finds, so I put together some websites I thought you all should check out! ⚡️ Temp Mail: This site does exactly what it says. Creates a temporary email for you to use. This is especially useful when you have to sign up for a website but don’t want the junk mail that co
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Byaombe •••

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I thought being skinny would make me happy
For years, I chased the flattest stomach, the lowest weight, the tiniest jeans size. I restricted food. Followed fad diets. And even though I "looked" the part, I still felt empty inside. Everything changed when I discovered strength training. I stopped obsessing over how litt
Erin 🌺✨| Fitness Coach

Erin 🌺✨| Fitness Coach

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A first-person view of a student's legs in blue scrubs, sitting at a classroom desk with a protein drink and water bottle. Text overlay reads: "WHAT I DIDN'T EXPECT IN NURSING SCHOOL *as someone who JUST started*".
A dramatic sky with dark clouds and bright light breaking through. Text overlay discusses making friends and the intensity of learning from the first day in nursing school.
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What I didn’t expect when starting nursing school!
1. To make friends There is a stigma that nurses are mean girls so I was genuinely frightened by my classmates but friends in the same major as you are ESSENTIAL. 2. Learning on the first day When I say I was shook I truly was, it was down to business and made it feel super overwhelming. GIVE
Faeryn Tuttle

Faeryn Tuttle

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CHAI bet you didn’t think it could be THIS GOOD🤭☕️
I worked at a cafe for a while and this was seriously one of my FAVORITE things to get. I thought chai was good, but this was a whole game changer! The brand of chai I use is the Big Train vanilla chai powder! (I have it linked in my website under “My Go To’s” for anyone who wants to get some a
Alyssen Noriega

Alyssen Noriega

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Thought You Should Know with a twist!
I loveee this song #thoughtyoushouldknow #morganwallen #rewrite #countrymusic #countrycovers
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Emmy Moyen

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A vintage-style photo of a young Black girl smiling, with text overlays discussing "THE CONS OF GROWING UP IN A STRICT BLACK HOUSEHOLD," including "I FELT LIKE I DIDN'T HAVE A VOICE" and "KEPT A LOT OF THINGS IN."
I felt Like I didn’t Have a voice
If you’re a 90s baby like me there was just certain stuff we could NOT do. Like talking when an adult is talking. Like talking back. Like saying any word that even resembled a curse word. (What the heck) or Like even making a face that even looked like we had an attitude. When I was growing up kids
Charrion

Charrion

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The image introduces the topic, displaying a wallet filled with US dollar bills on a soft background, with the text "WHY YOU NEED A Bare Minimum Budget" overlaid.
This image defines a bare minimum budget as the amount needed for basic expenses, stripping away non-essentials, and serving as a plan for when money gets tight.
The image explains why a bare minimum budget is a "game changer," preparing for emergencies, reducing financial stress, and helping to save faster by focusing on essentials.
The Budget You Didn’t Know You Needed 💡
Ever feel like life throws curveballs faster than you can catch them? 💸 That’s where a bare minimum budget comes in—a financial safety net for when times get tough. Here’s the deal: •It’s just your essentials—rent, groceries, utilities, minimum debt payments. •It’s your survival number to ke
Mari 🦋

Mari 🦋

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what i DIDN'T buy (thrifting addition)
hiiiii friends i'm sam, i'm new to posting but i love seeing everyone's hails and anti-hauls, so since i went thrifting recently i thought i'd show some things i found but didn't get! :) ✨1- Thermos, as much as one of these has always been a want, i don't see myself gett
sammyjoy✨🌞

sammyjoy✨🌞

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I Thought I Had It All Figured Out… Until I Didn’t
For years, I did what I was “supposed” to do. I got the degree. Built the career. Climbed the corporate ladder. And then one day, I realized… I didn’t want this anymore. I felt stuck. Trapped. Afraid to make a change. But here’s what no one tells you: You don’t have
entrepreneurialgigi

entrepreneurialgigi

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A movie screen displays the title "INSIDE OUT 2" with a thinking emoji and a popcorn box, introducing a review about not liking the film.
The five main emotions from Inside Out are shown with text stating the review is a personal opinion, made without hate or negative intention.
Riley, a birthday cake with '13', and other characters from Inside Out are depicted, accompanying text that rates the movie 6-6.5 out of 10.
I didn’t like Inside Out 2🫢
Heyyy I am movie OBSESSED!!! Every time I see a movie my friends and I always criticize what we like and didn’t like about the film! I posted this out of pure fun and it’s just a post to see if anyone has the same input as me. I’d love to see how Disney/ Pixar would pull off another movie in this
TheMarissaverse

TheMarissaverse

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A young woman sits on a dorm bed in a decorated room with text overlay "THINGS I DIDN'T BRING TO COLLEGE" and "as someone finishing her 4th and last semester in a dorm look at freshman me." The room features wall decor, plants, and a mini-fridge.
The image displays green shower slides, a light blue bathrobe, and a shower caddy with toiletries. Text indicates these items are useful for communal bathrooms, but were not needed by the author due to private university bathrooms.
A box of Ziploc sandwich bags is shown next to several colorful reusable zipper bags filled with pasta. The text explains that the author opted for reusable bags instead of bulky Ziploc boxes.
things i didn’t bring to college
everyone’s experience is different! these are just some things that i realized i didn’t need. depending on your housing and your specific needs, you may have something on here that i didn’t want to have! this was just my thought process as i was dorm shopping 2 years ago 💚 • • #college #unive
Isabella

Isabella

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I didn’t know Gracie Abrams dad was J.J. Abrams
I thought her last name was just another Abrams, but 🤷🏼
jarred jermaine

jarred jermaine

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Three beauty products are displayed on a gray, fluffy surface. They include an up&up Coconut Milk & Shea Scented Petroleum Jelly, an up&up Sweet Vanilla & Sugar Scent Body Wash, and a Vaseline Cocoa Shimmer Jelly Stick.
Target Haul that didn’t hit as I thought it would
My first target junkie haul in a while..I will call this the trio of No Scent Let’s start with the coconut milk & shea scented petroleum jelly…am I missing something? I’ve been seeing in this group that it’s being compared to eos lotions and it smells glorious but I don’t see much of a diff
✨Pixie 🧚🏾‍♂️ Dust✨

✨Pixie 🧚🏾‍♂️ Dust✨

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My kids didn’t like their Gifts!?
I gifted my girls Disney World tickets for Christmas this year! And at first, I genuinely thought they hated it! I literally went to my room and cried. Then after I thought about it for a second, I realize that they had no idea what Disney World even was! Whoops 😬 good one MOM. After a quick tr
Paige Campbell

Paige Campbell

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🫶🥰I thought today is weekends! I didn’t work 🫧
My morning and night wellness routine: relaxing home at my hiding place 👍Pros :relax 🤔Cons: hooman found it #bunnymom #rabbit #funday #cute #animals
✨Barbie’s Sock

✨Barbie’s Sock

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Marshalls Run: Didn’t Buy Edition
I know Truly is a hot item, but I don’t have acne on my bum and don’t really need to put this stuff on it? So I passed. But how cute? I thought the lingerie set was cute- would never fit me though! Lindt Chocolate Blueberry Cream Limited Edition: this flavor looked sooooo sweet, like too swe
meeps

meeps

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BOOKS I THOUGHT WOULD BE 5⭐️
I still really liked all of the books in here they just didn’t all give me that 5 star feeling. Iron flame just fell short for me and was WAY too long. books like Good Girls Guide and No Exit, I had seen reviews that so many people loved them that I feel like i went in with my expectations too high
Tovah Lewis

Tovah Lewis

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Life didn’t end when I had two kids by 17
I never thought when I had my two kids by 17 I’ll be where I’m at now 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻 you have to keep going. We all have a sad story the question is, did it make you? Or break you? #teen #motherhoodjourney #keepgoing #fyp
Liz

Liz

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Two pregnancy tests, one digital displaying 'Pregnant' and another traditional test showing two lines, are on a white textured surface. The image is titled '4 THINGS THAT SURPRISED ME about my pregnancy experience'.
A woman with long hair smiles broadly outdoors. Text overlays read '1. HOW EARLY SYMPTOMS START' and 'PREGNANT But didn't know it yet cause I dismissed my symptoms for "tummy issues"', highlighting early pregnancy symptoms.
A woman with her eyes closed and hand on her chin is surrounded by text bubbles listing various emotions like 'Excitement', 'Sudden sadness', and 'Overwhelming joy'. The title is '2. THE EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER'.
4 surprising pregnancy experiences I didn’t know…
Motherhood is filled with surprises, & the surprises start early, like — pregnancy early. I thought I knew everything I needed to know, but you truly DON’T know until you experience it... 🤰🏻SYMPTOMS CAN START VERY EARLY I was surprised at how early pregnancy symptoms like nausea or fatig
Dania Toddler Mom & UGC

Dania Toddler Mom & UGC

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Things I Didn’t Expect from Getting a C- Section
Here are three things I didn’t expect from getting a c-section. I actually didn’t think I would need a c-section at all, however I stayed at only 4.5 cm dilated over 30 hours of labor so it resulted in one. I didn’t have much time to prepare or research so there were a few things I really didn’
Samantha Gail

Samantha Gail

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I didn’t get the job…
What do you do when you go through a job interview process, get to the VERY end and don’t get the offer? Of course this happens every day to people and it’s SUCH a discouraging feeling! I FEEL discouraged! Not only was I getting myself excited but I was so confident too and now I have to focu
Fiona Flower :)

Fiona Flower :)

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This didn’t work as well as I thought 😭
#biker #real #cleaning #visor #bikersoftiktok
Zertrx15

Zertrx15

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I got married!! Here’s what they didn’t tell me…
First of all-my wedding day was the BEST DAY EVER! Now here’s some things nobody told me about!! 1. You will feel every single emotion throughout the entire day. I felt excited, sad, happy, overwhelmed, angry (when people don’t listen to what you’re asking them to do 🥴) 2. You need to tr
Adelaide

Adelaide

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S:1- Life Lessons I didn’t heed SELF VALUE 😞
Because I didn’t know my value ..I allowed so many to create value and attach it to my name !! I allowed many to use me thinking they loved me because they kept me close !! Not realizing their motive .. until it was too late and I was all broken , drained , almost destroyed !! Truthfully my mom
IyeKandyCurves

IyeKandyCurves

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Why I didn’t keep Tom Ford perfume
Hey everyone! I decided to make a post about my opinion on Tom Ford perfume. I bought 4 30ml bottles from Sephora and I returned 3. Here’s why: Before I get into each individual perfume, I want to summarize a thought I have about them and why I returned some. For the price and size, you can find
Peach

Peach

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Did You Know Your 🍋Lemon8 Doll Does This? I Didn't
I had no clue my Doll did this, It didn't come with a pull me tag, nothing, my daughter figured it out, it's so cute, The slobber drops down and it makes a snoring sound, I would have never thought to pull it 🤦‍♀️🤭🍋🩵🍋
Smells On 🔐

Smells On 🔐

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A woman with dark hair stands outdoors, looking up with her eyes closed, wearing a purple top and black skirt. The caption states, 'Didn't really like the lighting in this one'.
A woman in a black and white bikini takes a mirror selfie in a locker room. The caption says, 'Also didn't really like the lighting'. A 'Zero Waste' sign is reflected.
Photos I didn’t post and why
I just thought I would share why some photos didn’t make it to posts :) #embracevulnerability #springbreak #photo #photoshoot #outfits #fashion
Amirra Yuse

Amirra Yuse

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ChatGPT skincare you didn’t know you NEEDED 🫧
You don’t need another $200 routine. I thought I needed new products. Turns out I just needed a plan. ChatGPT helped me organize my skincare shelf and build a simple, effective plan that actually works. No guesswork. No overthinking. ChatGPT helped me build a full skincare routine using exac
Elle Maejorᥫ᭡

Elle Maejorᥫ᭡

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I Thought I Was Just Tired Turns Out It Was This
Let’s talk about atypical depression because it doesn’t always look like what people expect. I used to think depression meant staying in bed all day, crying nonstop, and being completely disconnected. But what I was experiencing didn’t look like that. I was still showing up, still laughing with fr
Beauty

Beauty

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Jewelry I thought I’d have sold by now… but didn’t
I have hundreds of pieces listed on my website throughout the years and I’m just still surprised that after so long I still have them! I totally understand some pieces choose their homes and wait for the right person, but it just surprises me with some of them like the flower choker! Simple and dai
Natalia

Natalia

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A small, dark-colored kitten with subtle lighter markings looks out from inside a metal cage at a shelter. The image includes text overlay "Why I didn't Adopt her :(" reflecting the user's regret about not adopting the kitten.
A small, dark-colored kitten with subtle lighter markings is seen inside a metal cage. The text overlay "We clicked right away I've never had a cat Click with me like this before" expresses the user's strong immediate connection with the kitten.
A close-up of a shelter intake card for a kitten, labeled "A564178", showing it's a 5-week-old female tortie stray, available on 04/15/24. The user took this photo to begin the adoption process before receiving news about their cat Star going into labor.
Why I didn’t Adopt her :(
I still think about her to this day although it has been over a month ago. My bf and I decided to go to the shelter where we got Binx and I saw her and we clicked right away she was so playful and actually liked my attention towards her but I was indecisive bc we have so many pets I needed a sign a
Mumchy

Mumchy

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TJMAXX things I didn’t get
What cups do you take for coffee? I’m looking for a cute cup to take to work for my coffee..and a smaller water bottle. I know ribbons can be kind of kiddish but i think i look very cute with them. lol.. The glass ones i think are great for smoothies !! I need a work planner i thought this one
Cass 🦋

Cass 🦋

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Physician assistant paths you didn’t know about 👀
When people think of physician assistants, they usually picture urgent care or family med. And while those are great options, they’re just the beginning. One of the coolest things about being a PA is the flexibility... you can switch specialties, build niche skills, and carve out a career that
Sydney Claire

Sydney Claire

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