Harnessing the power of Life’s WTF Moments
Breast Cancer Awareness Month may be over, but tragedy can strike at any time. By harnessing the power of these "WTF Moments," we can find purpose, inspire change, and bring light into the world.
Overcoming Postpartum Depression After IVF: It Wasn’t Supposed To Be Like This
After a long journey with infertility and IVF, I expected birth and early parenthood to be wonderful. But in reality, I experienced postpartum depression and anxiety. This is the story of how I overcame it.
What Is At Stake This November? The Consequences Of Illegal Abortion
My mother had an illegal abortion in 1967 and kept it a secret for 50 years. Now, with the impact of Roe v. Wade's demise beginning to take shape, she has let me tell her story.
Do Women Have To Choose Between Career And Family? Lessons From Serena Williams
When I read Serena’s heartfelt farewell to her tennis career, I felt heartbroken, inspired, and angry all at the same time. If Serena had to choose between career and having a family, where does that leave the average mother (or aspiring mother)?
Silver Linings
This month, I will be posting about grief and loss, and how to thrive despite such circumstances. Today, in honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I will start with a “delayed loss” that I technically experienced almost 9 years ago, but that I didn’t really have to face until now.