The Death of a FriendshipDealing with infertility brings many challenges, and maintaining friendships was what I struggled with the most. I lost my best friend, the…Sep 12, 2022Sep 12, 2022
The Foster Dog I Fell In Love With From His PerspectiveI fostered a dog I fell in love with, but our elderly dogs didn’t feel the same. When I returned the dog, Boomer, to the shelter I couldn’t…Sep 3, 2022Sep 3, 2022
“Do You Have Kids?”“Do you have kids?” This one question is an uncomplicated yes or no for some people, while others dread it. It feels simple enough and can…Sep 1, 20221Sep 1, 20221
Where Do Stillborn Mothers Belong?Finding out where to belong is a strange exploration. There’s a process to feeling included in friendships, relationships, and even work…Aug 29, 20223Aug 29, 20223
5 Lessons From Becoming Childfree After InfertilityAs the calendar turns another page, we’re childfree and happy. I never imagined that we wouldn’t be parents after eight years of trying.Aug 25, 20222Aug 25, 20222
Writing My ObituaryI’m not dead, yet… but If I were to die today, this has been my life:Aug 25, 20221Aug 25, 20221
5 Tips to Surviving The Grief of InfertilityThe New York Times wrote, “Women dealing with infertility have depression and anxiety levels similar to those with cancer, HIV and heart…Aug 23, 20221Aug 23, 20221
Uncle Nancy“Do you think you’re able to choose your family before your birth?“ I stared at my Uncle Nancy, waiting for her response. I asked her…Aug 21, 2022Aug 21, 2022
Backyard AuntieBeing a Backyard Auntie wasn’t something I aspired to be. Growing up, I wanted to be a parent like most of my peers. When I married my…Aug 21, 20221Aug 21, 20221
Dear Baby Shower Guests,This letter is two and a half years late as Clementine died a week after this gathering. Her legacy is living on as we donated her gifts to…Aug 17, 20221Aug 17, 20221
