Everything happens for a reason. You should be happy. Stay positive. Things could always be worse. Look on the brighter side. Failure is not an option. You should be happy for them. Your dreams should scare you. God never gives you more than you can handle. Just don't think about it, and it will happen. … Continue reading Toxic Positivity: Why We Should Stop Saying Everything Happens For a Reason.
Motherhood
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
I contemplated this post because I know all too well how this post can be a trigger for many. I posted it knowing that bringing awareness is vital to both changing the narrative and helping those who have experienced this type of loss. We all have something in common. We don't want our babies forgotten. … Continue reading Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
The Day We Finalized Our Adoption
The Day We Finalized Our Adoption This is our little family standing outside the courtroom where we finalized the adoption of our son. It is one of the best moments of our lives. I remember the moment I first heard about him and how my heart immediately loved him. I couldn’t wait to meet this … Continue reading The Day We Finalized Our Adoption
National birth Mom’s day
Today is National Birth Mom's day. This day is special to me because if it wasn't for my son's selfless birth mom, I would not be the mother I am today. For numerous families, adoption is the only way to be parents. I want to reiterate that we do not take lightly that the day … Continue reading National birth Mom’s day
Infertility Awareness Week: my husband
When we think of infertility, we often think of the woman's plight. Next to that woman, there is a man with inconspicuous grief and pangs of fatherhood. He may not experience the physical pain of infertility, but his pain is just as real. My husband is an amazing human being. Oftentimes, he has silenced his … Continue reading Infertility Awareness Week: my husband