Not-Less
A space to talk about the emotional journey of infertility, fostering and adoption failure, the struggles of letting go, and finding peace in a life that didn’t go as planned.
My Journey

I Thought My Strong Will Was Enough to Survive Infertility — Here’s What I Learned

I Thought My Strong Will Was Enough to Survive Infertility — Here’s What I Learned

I thought I could survive infertility on sheer will. I was strong, tough, resilient, a bit punchy when I felt I was being wronged or when I was trying to protect someone I loved. I…

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Challenging Stigmas

Why Don’t You Just Adopt?

Why Don’t You Just Adopt?

When I was going through IVF—and in the thick of not succeeding—I was depressed in a way I didn’t think was possible. People thought they were being comforting when they asked me, “Why don’t you…

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My Journey

Returning to Paris After Giving Up Parenthood Dreams

Returning to Paris After Giving Up Parenthood Dreams

I arrived in Paris this weekend—returning to Paris after giving up parenthood dreams. It’s my first visit since I made peace with a future that no longer includes a child. The last time I was…

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Tools and Resources

Moving Forward After IVF Failure: Finding Hope and a New Path

Moving Forward After IVF Failure: Finding Hope and a New Path

I recently picked up The Rebuilders: Going from Setback to Comeback in Business and Beyond (affiliate link). I chose it because I’m at a crossroads with my business—just like many others navigating life after the…

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