I’m so happy to be here. I’m going to start by saying that, even though the next thing I say will undoubtedly make someone believe that I’m contradicting it. And that is, that for the past 24 weeks, I’ve had multiple battles of emotion where I found myself thinking: “I’m supposed to be happier […]
If You’re Happy And You Know It…Or If You’re Not And Don’t Know Why? Read More »
On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at 8am, I drove to our fertility center for our first beta test. Maybe my nerves compounded it, but this day seemed to be out to get me. First, I got LOST. Look, we’ve been going to our center since JULY, and yet, yes, I got lost. Three unexpected
The Super Long Update You Deserve Read More »
The following is an anonymous submission for The Egg’s 2015 National Infertility Awareness Week Blog Project, #BehindClosedDoors. This brave and powerful entry is one that will resonate with many, and one that I had to share. THANK YOU to the Eggshell who sent it in, because she could be saving someone’s life with it.
Opening The Door On…Infertility & Depression Read More »
Your feelings are valid. What you’re going through, is real.
And the condition of your heart, is important.
The Loneliness of Grief Read More »
I did not sleep last night.
I did pray, however. And the most poignant message that came to me in that time of meditation was this: “I MATTER.”
Today, I stand with other bloggers for the #DayOfLight campaign to shed light on depression. Infertility is a quiet force within the African American community, and so is depression and mental wellness. Let’s turn the lights on.
Trauma. Speaking Out For Infertility and Depression #DayOfLight Read More »
