It's the funniest thing this morning: after reading a couple of articles about three state legislators' attempts to fight back against absurd, anti-women measures in their own states, I simply cannot get "Just the Two of Us" out of my head. Here, let's share this earworm … Read More »
Advocacy & Awareness
Reclaim your power with tools to advocate for your own healthcare and family-building decisions. There are many ways you can be an infertility advocate that fits your comfort level and capitalizes on your skills and talents. We all have the capacity to become empowered agents working for change.
The State of the Uterus
My Fellow Women. I wish I could come here before you today and tell you that the State of the Uterus is strong. But at this time in our history, in this country - I worry for each and every one of my sisters out there, for each and every uterus out there. The State of … Read More »
A Chronic Illness Confessional
This is a difficult post to write today. Living with a chronic illness is not easy. This post isn't about the Pain Olympics. I'm not here to say that one chronic illness is worse than another. It's just like our infertility diagnoses; there isn't truly one that's "worse" than … Read More »
Why My Website Disappeared Today
Answer: SOPA/PIPA. What are SOPA and PIPA? SOPA is the Stop Online Piracy Act, a bill drafted in the US House of Representatives. PIPA is the PROTECT IP Act, a bill drafted in the US Senate. Both bills are aimed at stopping online piracy, however, they are flawed in their … Read More »
A Look Back at 2011: The Year of the Zoll
Chinese astrology dictates that 2011 is the Year of the Rabbit. Team Zoll, that is, Larry and I, heartily disagree. 2011 was the Year of the Zoll, you see. No, really: We started noticing this shortly after the New Year this year as we wrote the date. 2011, when written, … Read More »
Who Are Your Health Activist Heroes?
I realize it's been a little crickets around here; I've been posting sporadically. I realized half of my problem was that I never mapped out an editorial calendar for the month of December, so three days without posting will pass and then I'm like, "Oh crap! I need to post!" I … Read More »
In Defense of the Duggars
Let me put this scenario out there: Imagine a dear friend of yours - a parent - has lost their child. Their child has died. It doesn't matter how, but merely this child that was once theirs and here in this world and perhaps their whole world - is no longer. They hold onto the … Read More »
The Stigma of Infertility
This morning I came across this article by Lorie Parch on Conceive Online: Is there a stigma attached to infertility? Here's an excerpt: Probably most TTC women – maybe all – have had awkward moments with a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor who simply didn’t know what … Read More »
That Time I Was Bullied – Repeatedly – As a Kid
I'd like to share a story from my childhood. This is not an easy piece to write or post. Please note: this post may be triggering to victims of abuse or bullying. . . . I am a victim of childhood bullying. My story takes place over a couple of weeks in fourth grade. I … Read More »
Thank You, Mississippi.
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