Watching Our Words. Why Phrasing Matters.
HOW we talk about adoption, is just as important as what we say. My thoughts on four things that should be taken out of every adoption article.
HOW we talk about adoption, is just as important as what we say. My thoughts on four things that should be taken out of every adoption article.
I will have to buy this book, so that I can highlight parts, and extract quotes. I will then have to buy an extra copy so that I can wrap it in a note and give it to someone as oxygen. My review of Nia Vardalos’ “Instant Mom”.
The season finale of Braxton Family Values opened with a fertility discussion for Tamar and Vince. The result was a hopeful and honest look at the discussion of fertility issues in a close-knit family. An important discussion and visual representation worthy of note.
And I was honored. To represent you, him or her, and whomever else.
But there was also a part of me that just kept thinking,
“Is this what I want to be known for? Do I really want to make my mark based on the fact that my body doesn’t do what its supposed to do?” I mean, I’m so much more than my ovaries, aren’t I?
This week, I am completely and totally floored by the amazing outreach initive of Redbook Magazine. Through partnerships with Resolve: The National Infertility Association and First Response, Redbook has launched a massive no-shame campaign entitled “The Truth About Trying“. From behind the scenes, I’ve known about this campaign for a couple months now, but …
Dear Sherri, I don’t know if you’re aware of how important your humor and honesty is for Black women dealing with infertility, but please, let me enlighten you…