I never thought my first tattoo would come at this stage of my life. I had always imagined it would mean something different. For years, I told myself I’d get one. I sketched designs, pictured…
View PostWhen IVF Made Me Superstitious About Everything During my IVF journey, I became superstitious about almost everything. If I did this, maybe it would work. If I didn’t do that, maybe it wouldn’t. One time,…
View PostI used to think midlife would look different. I thought there’d be kids. A family. A rhythm to my days that followed school schedules and bedtime routines. But instead, I’m here—childfree not by choice, trying…
View PostMy body froze when Nolan first called me “Mommy.” He was almost six years old and his sister was two. They were supposed to be with us for two weeks while the state completed a…
View PostHuffington Post article—on June 6, 2025, I finally shared the truth: I’m no longer pursuing parenthood. This article was meant more for my friends and family who stopped asking me questions about my parenthood journey.…
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