mental-health
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It happened fast.An “oh shit” moment.A collision with a teammate. Let me preface this—this is kindergarten soccer. These are not aggressive athletes out there. I’m not usually the mom who spirals every time my kid gets hurt.Most of the time, I’m the “you’re okay, shake it off” mom.But this hit… wasn’t one I could brush… Read more
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For something that affects so many people, infertility is still talked about so quietly.Like it’s something we’re supposed to carry on our own. I didn’t fully understand that until I was in it. Infertility isn’t just a medical condition—it’s something you live with every single day. Even in the moments where you think you’ve moved… Read more
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Nothing humbles me faster than another mom casually mentioning her color-coded routine. I’m lucky if all of my kid’s socks match. And honestly? That’s a win. In the world we live in today, everything is posted on social media—which can be helpful… or not. There’s something I like to call the “highlight reel vs. real… Read more
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There is nothing “basic” about stopping IVF and returning to the so-called natural route. There is no guidebook for what comes next. The protocols and procedures that once dictated every step suddenly disappear. The appointments, alarms, and instructions are gone—but the emotions and unknowns remain. There is no protocol for going back to the basics.… Read more
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Our IVF journey is over. No double pink lines appeared, no transfer date was set—instead, we are left with emptiness, frustration, and feelings of loss. Deciding to stop IVF treatment brings a unique kind of grief. It’s not the loss of someone we had, but the loss of someone we imagined. We’re grieving the hope… Read more
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