The rush, the blur. The buzz, the hum: A cacophony of busy-ness. In all these breathless whirring moments, I gently unwrap a small parcel I've been carrying in my pocket for ages, just waiting to be opened. It is the gift I give myself this year. I give myself … Read More »
Mind · Body · Soul
Stories to feed your soul and heal your heart.
This Year
December can feel like such a colossal failure when you're trying to start a family. You begin the year hoping that by Christmas, you'll have a new stocking hanging on the mantle. You hold on to this hope until April hits, at which point the thought in the back of your head of … Read More »
Decline With Regrets—But With Health Intact
During the holidays, our boundary-buttons are pushed to the max. While your inner voice may be screaming “Hell no! I don’t want to go to that party!—you ignore it and find yourself politely saying, “Sure, I’ll put it in my calendar now. What can I bring?” Your heart sinks as … Read More »
The Gift of Thriving Instead of Just Surviving
Every year around this time when everyone is getting excited about the holidays, you start seeing all of these really depressing articles coming out about surviving infertility during the holidays. I hate that! I want to offer you something different. I don’t want you to just … Read More »
FRAGILE: Handle With Care
As I’m sure is common, I wear some labels that my family of origin imparted on me. These were not the silly labels of a little girl or identities that I quickly grew out of (and possibly grew to resent). I was known as a caretaker in my family, known for my haste and known for … Read More »
From Hannah to Here
It's been a long and winding road to this new Infertility Voice. Whether you've been a long time reader or just joined us for our inaugural issue, there's a lot of history around these parts. In fact, six years ago, "The Infertility Voice" as you know it now didn't even exist. It … Read More »
Trusting Your Inner Compass
There’s an old proverb: "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." But what if physically taking even that single step is even more difficult than you ever thought it could be? This month's theme is about our journeys. My journey into the world of health and … Read More »
I’ve Been to Mexico
When I graduated from college, I packed my Toyota Corolla to the brim with clothes, sentiment-laden knick knacks, two guitars, a box of books, and a sense of adventure – and moved across the country from South Carolina to the southern-most tip of Texas, right on the border of … Read More »
Checking Your Baggage at the Gate
Your intuition has unlimited access to timeless wisdom. Intuition involves your mind-body connection. It’s about paying attention to how you feel and what your body has to tell you. Your mind can trick you, but your body never lies. It tells you stories, gives you messages, and … Read More »
You Just Can’t Help But Laugh
Throughout our process of trying to conceive, I often watched people around me and wondered when I was next. When was it my turn to be happy? Why couldn't my life be that easy? Why do I feel so hurt all the time? What is the reason for this hardship in my life? When will I be … Read More »
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