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April 1, 2019
Silent Sorority Marks 10-Year Anniversary
Silent Sorority marks its 10-year anniversary this month. It became the first memoir to tackle failed IVF and explore infertility’s disenfranchised grief. In honor of this milestone, we’ll look back at the book’s impact and the conversations it stimulated. Let’s start with The Ladies in Waiting Book Club. The initial…
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March 25, 2019
The Latest With Me: Book Musings and More
A book is not a light undertaking. My first, Silent Sorority, took nearly five years to come together. Silent Sorority will mark its 10-year anniversary in a few short weeks. It became available April 18, 2009. In honor of that milestone, I’ll post some of the heart-felt responses I’ve received…
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February 11, 2019
Childless Not by Choice: A Conversation with Civilla Morgan
Childless not by choice (CNBC) is a community I never expected to join. For many years I didn’t even know this vibrant community existed. However, what I did know 12 years and 8 days ago is this: I was in pain. On my best days I struggled mightily. The worst?…
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January 14, 2019
The Joy of Being an Infertile* Woman
Word swap (inserting infertile or childless to replace other words) has long been my way to make a point about the perils of tribalistic thinking. It’s amusing and informative to highlight one’s myopic perspective. Further, the exercise can reveal insights applicable to other tribes or communities. In this latest example,…
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December 28, 2018
An idea for Michelle Obama: Use 2019 bully pulpit to convey IVF risks, realities
Michelle Obama can help educate her audiences and followers about the reality of IVF and its risks.
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December 13, 2018
Darkness Musings, Lessons Learned
Darkness comes ever earlier this time of year. It’s arrival — shrinking our days bit by bit — makes an already busy end of year seem even more frenetic. Yet, blackness also delivers stillness and focus. I reflected on this further following a yoga class at mid-day this week. Late…
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October 22, 2018
Private Life Portrays Infertility Complexities, IVF Agony
Private Life breaks new ground by not flattening or sugar coating IVF. Private Life instead presents a multi-faceted story complete with the hellish, inhumane clinic experience and callous staff. Every ounce of the indignity that accompanies IVF is here to see. You will realize moments into Private Life that Tamara…
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October 1, 2018
Fertility Clinics Draw New Scrutiny
Fertility clinics have operated with impunity for 40 years. New reporting, though, raises issues about their business motives and commitment to patient well-being. If you’d asked me 12 years ago, will the headline “Fertility Clinics Under Fire” ever run on the cover of an international women’s magazine, my answer would…
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September 13, 2018
Childless is a word I detest
Childless. While there is not one thing I like about this word, I am supportive of those who want to
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August 13, 2018
21 Miles: Reconciling Grief, Love and Fear
21 Miles not only held my attention (no small feat in today’s distraction-addled environment), it fed my heart and nurtured
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