Healing

Move toward mindful living and coping via cathartic expression and emotional validation. May you find peace, joy, comfort, and light – wherever you are on your journey.

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 »

RESOLVE of New England Conference is This Saturday!

Oct. 31, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

It's that time of year again... time for the Annual Fertility Treatment, Donor Choices, and Adoption Conference hosted by RESOLVE of New England this Saturday, November 5, 2011! Last year I live-blogged the event. This year I'll be live-tweeting the event (along with a host of … Read More »

Wordless Wednesday: A PostSecret

Oct. 26, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Time Warp Tuesdays: On Resolution

Oct. 25, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Today's Time Warp Tuesday post is focused on resolution. We should pull up a post from our archives that captures this theme and then reflect on our journeys since then. Resolution. Such a loaded term in the infertility world. Even after we have kids, are we truly resolved? . . … Read More »

Motivation Monday: What Keeps You Going?

Oct. 24, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

It's Monday. Back to the grindstone. We could all benefit from a little start of the week motivation, no? So... what keeps you going in your infertility journeys? What gives you hope? What drives your purpose? What keeps you going? For me: My amazing husband Knowing my … Read More »

Shed Those Tears. It’s Okay.

Oct. 20, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

That ultrasound photo with a due date status from a high school acquaintance on Facebook. The dear friend who's been encountering fertility issues who confides in you that she's pregnant. The new "I'm so glad we're parents together" wedding anniversary cards. The wedding … Read More »

REDBOOK Magazine Presents “The Truth About Trying”

Oct. 18, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

I'm so thrilled I can finally spill the beans. Check your local newsstand. Pick up a copy of this month's REDBOOK. Turn to page 86. I was one of several women interviewed for their article, The Invisible Pain of Infertility. This groundbreaking campaign was produced in … Read More »

Remembering Their Losses

Oct. 15, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Today, October 15, is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Pregnancy and infant loss are subjects that often leave us speechless. For the grieved parents, it's just not the way things are supposed to happen. For those who support them, we often don't know what to say. … Read More »

Dear Fat.

Oct. 14, 2011 by Keiko Zoll

Dear Fat, You and me need to part ways like whoa. You came into my life when I was a skinny young thing of only 118 pounds, a young whipper snapper college freshmen just 18 years old and ready to take on the world. You snuck into my dorm room during those formative years, always … Read More »