I’ve decided to drink wine this evening. Yellow Tail makes a charming Merlot. A Merlot that has helped a bit. I plan to be at ease by the time I reach the latter half of it. Today warranted that sort of planning. You see, basically, I got the same “news” today that I’ve gotten before: […]
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I’m not sure how many other women are sufferers of menorrhagia. I’m not sure how many other women hold this frustrating condition to themselves. Just about the only thing I am sure of is how much I hate it.
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?
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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
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Yeah,…it probably does, but I gotta get it out or my head will explode.
First of all, one of my usual disclaimers: This post will be rant-like, but you guys are used to that.
Secondly, let me first say, “Hey Beyonce girl, Congrats!”
Alright, now that I got that out of the way….
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I’ve been working in education and childcare, officially and unofficially, for the past twelve years. Aside from my personal love of books, it is what drove me to become a a youth services librarian. My interest and love for youth engagement and academic achievement is something that is behind most every decision and viewpoint that I have.
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