Please Just Stop Trying to Make It Better – Part 1
Because you can't, sometimes things just can't be fixed.
The Transparency of Asking for Help
A wholehearted thank you to Marie of Journeying Beyond Breast Cancer. Her unending support and love around Ever Upward and me has meant the world!
Settling the Panic of Failure
I started the week off with the lingering panic of failure that had crept in last week.
Review of Ever Upward Chapter 5: Evolving Relationships
Over the last few weeks, I have been posting chapter reviews from Justine Brooks Froelker’s upcoming book Ever Upward: Overcoming the Lifelong Losses of Infertility to Own a Childfree Life.
What Is Fertility Compassion?
Everyone has an opinion on family planning and therefore everyone also has many questions. However, many times these questions, even though meant to be innocent, even loving at times, can feel invalidating and hurtful to the recipient.
The Lifelong Loss of a Due Date and Still Choosing to Be Ever Upward
August 31st, 2012 The day we dreamed our first child (or children, as we transferred two embryos) were to be born.
Recovery, Flaws and All
Every day I choose to practice my recovery. Every day I choose to work on myself. Some days are good. Some not so good.
Reigniting the Spark
Another review is in! Thank you so much to Elisha of Waiting for Baby Bird for her review of Chapter 6 of Ever Upward!
Book Review – Ever Upward: Overcoming the Lifelong Losses of Infertility to Own a Childfree Life
So thankful to Awaiting Autumn for her review of Chapter 6 of Ever Upward! The friendships, the support and love are so much appreciated!
When We Become a Mother or Father
A deep knowing breath. The warmth of a soul scar healing just a bit more.