Tag: mental-health
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“Do You Have Kids?” And Other Stupid Things People Say
Only someone who has NOT faced infertility could fathom asking such an intrusive and triggering question. “Do you have kids?” What a loaded and offensive line of inquiry! I was in the middle of the fertility screening process and trying to comprehend why conception just wasn’t happening when a colleague asked if I had kids…
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Being Forgotten After Loss And The Role You Played
Here I was in Ireland in March 2025. Grateful for a getaway and navigating however I could after my first miscarriage. Supporting someone who is grieving can be daunting. It’s tough terrain. Initially people check-in, give their condolences, and offer to let them know if you need anything. It’s said with the best intention but…
The F Word 