Anniversary Of A Loss
6 years ago on December 26, I lost my first pregnancy. My first baby. My first experience of motherhood. Today I reflect on so many things, like the darkness that nearly swallowed me. But I also reflect on what that…
Why am I scared to get support after my pregnancy loss, miscarriage, or stillbirth?
I haven't posted anything personal in a while. And I need to be honest--- I haven't posted anything because the last 2 weeks have been ROUGH. And when things get rough, I tend to retreat. I tend to nestle inward…
Confession: My marriage and my life are not what I expected them to be
Yesterday was my 8 year wedding anniversary. I had been feeling sick all day. My husband burnt our steak dinner. And my 4 year old threw multiple fits throughout the day. Needless to say, the day was a far cry…
What “Normal” is After Pregnancy/Infant Loss
What is "normal" after you have had a pregnancy or infant loss? After watching a video that went viral of a mom dropping some "truth bombs" of what "normal" is raising children, I wanted to drop some truth about what…
“Because Writing is a Soft and a Hard Place, All at Once”
From the time I was little, I have loved to write. I used to envision a story and then use my words to share what was in my head with others. I would constantly write and read--as a…
How to Survive Your Miscarriage as a Surrogate
Last Friday, Nathan Chan from Proud Fertility, a Surrogacy Consultancy Based in Canada and I sat down to discuss How to Survive Your Miscarriage. After we talked, I wanted to specifically address how to survive your miscarriage as a surrogate. Miscarriage…
How Anxiety Impacts and Takes You Out of Your Present Reality
This is a two-part series— The second part will be published next week and will look at what has helped me manage my anxious mind. The Beginnings of Anxiety Ever since I can remember, anxiety has been a part of…
A is for Activist
What I wish for you my little rainbow girl: I hope that you continue to read books like these and grow even more strongly into your voice. I wish that you continue to learn how powerful your voice is. I hope you…
Let’s Talk
Yesterday my social media was flooded with people sharing their personal stories of mental health for #bellletstalk. It was so great to see so many people finding the strength and sharing their truth. If you have been following my own…
Quieting My Inner Critic.
After 16 days of being sick I am finally on the mend. Wow was that a test for me. Ordinarily when I get sick (I also live with a chronic illness so sick days are not unusual for me), I…
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