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It takes commitment, time, and effort, but these books have proven to me that they are so worth it.

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It's okay to struggle, it's okay to want help. These books are ways you can find that yourself and begin to build yourself back up. It takes commitment, time, and effort, but these books have proven to me that they are so worth it.

1. The Comparison Trap

By: Sandra Stanley

If you've read any of my past articles, you have probably seen me mention this book just a few times. It is so good if you're looking to help with having what God says about you come between your opinions of yourself and others. Life isn't always a competition, and by nixing the comparison trap so many women are stuck in, we can start to celebrate others and their accomplishments rather than comparing them to ourselves.

2. When God Writes Your Love Story

By: Eric and Leslie Ludy

My mom and her friend led an amazing bible study on this book with some friends and I at my house every other Monday night. It was amazing to see people my age begin to commit their love story and future to what God was writing rather than our own precompositions of what we thought our "fairytale" should be like.

3. The Chase

By: Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky

I have written a book review on The Odyssey for this one before, but it's too good not to share again. A beautiful and real love story of Kyle and Kelsey Kupecky is shown in this book, and it also encourages girls to wait for the guy that is going to chase not only them, but God.

4. Live Original

By: Sadie Robertson

If you're anything like me, you're already obsessed with Sadie Robertson, so why not pick up her book? She is able to relate so well to young girls and this book is full of inspiration that makes you want to get up our of your bed and go make a difference in the world.

5. Praying for Your Future Husband

By: Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer

Yet another great book about praying diligently for your future husband. It is never too early to start doing that, and can be such a powerful thing in your own life and in your future spouse's life.

6. Uninvited

By: Lysa TerKeurst

I have just started reading this new book and I'm LOVING it! It is speaking to so many areas of my life right now. You definitely need to run to your nearest bookstore or log into Amazon and buy this book as soon as you close out of this article.

In fact, just head on over to Amazon and buy ALL THE BOOKS.

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There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

9. “Oh my god, Puerto Ricans are so spicy.”

10. “So did you eat a lot of tacos?”

11. “Are you Mexican?”

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