Empowerment

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Clarity of Purpose and Living Fearlessly

Dec. 9, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Hi, I'm Keiko and I am a habitual self-saboteur. ("Hi, Keiko.") I have always found it easier to walk away from the opportunity and know that I came out on my own terms than at the mercy of failure. This is the justification I've told myself for years. It's easier than saying … Read More »

The Dog Days Are Over

Nov. 19, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

I looked at the time on my cell phone; it was 4:50pm. I did one last double check that my files had transferred to my flash drive, and shut down my computer. I realized I still had my personal mouse hooked up to the computer, so I wrapped it up and threw it in the big blue … Read More »

The Stigma of Infertility

Nov. 18, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

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 »

Look at That: I’m an Entrepreneur

Nov. 14, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Having Friday off for Veteran's Day was a total gift. I spent most of the day and most of Saturday building my business website, feeling inspired from some particularly great networking conversations on Friday afternoon. (Hell, I knew it was going to be a good day when I had a … Read More »

That Time I Was Bullied – Repeatedly – As a Kid

Nov. 10, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

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.

Nov. 8, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Bracing Myself

Nov. 7, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

The vote on Mississippi Initiative 26 happens tomorrow. I have already written about what this means for infertility patients. But I need to talk about what this means for women. It's not just about outlawing abortion. MS 26 outlaws women in Mississippi from making informed … Read More »

A Letter to My 18-Year Old Self

Nov. 6, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Dear 18-year old Keiko, It's early November 2000. You're swamped with school work; you're already reconsidering the major you came in with (music ed/vocal performance) and you're euphoric that you and Larry got back together just over a month ago. It's a big time in … Read More »

2011 RESOLVE of New England Conference Live Blog

Nov. 5, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Welcome to the 2011 RESOLVE of New England Infertility & Adoption Conference Live Blog! I'll be posting throughout the day with the most recent updates at the top of this post. I'll also be live-tweeting from both @miriamshope & @ResolveNewEng with hashtag #RNE2011. Follow along … Read More »

I quit my job today.

Nov. 4, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Remember how two months ago I wrote that I wanted to leave higher education? Well, I really am now. This morning, I gave notice at my full-time day job. My last day will be November 18th. Apart from my part-time work for RESOLVE of New England, I currently do not have another … Read More »