One of our society’s most cherished beliefs is if you try hard enough, you can achieve anything. We, as humans, cling to that life raft with the tenacity of a toddler with its blankie. If you find yourself quitting something (like trying to get pregnant) you may find yourself caught in the crossfire of your…
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A Leg Up
For a long time I toyed with the idea of writing a letter to family and friends explaining why I avoid baby showers and other heavily child-laden activities. My letter never got off the ground and then I stumbled on Angela’s An Open Apology to My Friends with Babies and I cheated. In other words, I pasted…
Taboo’s Silver Lining
Trauma and infertility, among others, are taboo subjects. You know, the ones that should only happen to other people during discussions in polite company. If you find yourself living a taboo, it can become a preoccupation, like the cold sore your tongue cannot help but exploring. I guarantee you won’t get many opportunities to feel…