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Wobble Warning:  In this blog, I speak openly about a big wobble I had—regret over not having biological or adopted two-legged kids, among other things.  I cried as I wrote…

WOBBLE WARNING:  No, I’m not talking about the “miracle little” today.  There is absolutely 0% chance that I will ever become “p.”  (Stop right there, those who might be thinking…

WOBBLE WARNING:  In this blog, I talk about my 18-year infertility/childless journey, including grief, healing, acceptance, embracing, redefining, and more…  I believe you will feel empowered by the end.  But…

SENSITIVE POST WITH A WOBBLE WARNING:  In this post, I talk about memories and grief and mortality and aging without children and infertility, all from the perspective of a childless…

SENSITIVE POST WITH POSSIBLE TRIGGERS:  Real, honest, raw talk about back-to-school photos from the perspective of someone in the midst of her journey AND from my perspective, as a forever…

POSSIBLE TRIGGERS: Open and honest discussion about infertility, childlessness, grief, holidays, perspectives, and more… Infertility and childlessness affect men, too.  In fact, research shows that 30% of infertility is due…

SENSITIVE POST WITH POSSIBLE TRIGGERS:  Discussion of infertility battle, letting go, grief, Dad’s Day, and more…  If you are feeling particularly vulnerable, you may not want to read.  I shed…

SENSITIVE POST WITH POSSIBLE TRIGGERS:  In this post, I talk openly and honestly about a piece of furniture that was supposed to be used in our nursery.  There is detailed…

SENSITIVE POST WITH POSSIBLE TRIGGERS… Ultimately, I pray this post leaves you empowered and uplifted.  But the road to get there is likely to be bumpy, with some pain and…

SENSITIVE POST:  Discussion of a tenuous relationship with a person who has made insensitive comments about my infertility & childlessness; mention of Christmas and the holidays; has the potential to…