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Thoughts from a Childless Woman!
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“You Wouldn’t Understand, You Don’t Have Kids.” Why This Comment Hurts — And What You Might Be Overlooking
There’s a phrase many of us who are childless not by choice have heard more than once. It often slips out casually, without malice, but...
Lisa Hohenadel
2 days ago2 min read
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The Quiet Strength That Helped Me Through
When I think back on the early days of our fertility journey, one memory always stands out to me. It was after our very first appointment...
Lisa Hohenadel
Apr 272 min read
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Infertility Unfiltered: Why Sharing Our Truth Matters
This week is National Infertility Awareness Week , and the theme— Infertility Unfiltered —couldn’t be more fitting. Because if you’re...
Lisa Hohenadel
Apr 222 min read
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When the Dream Doesn’t Come True: A Letter to Women Ending Their Fertility Journey without a Baby.
I wish you hadn’t needed to find this blog. If you’re here, chances are you’ve endured one of the hardest experiences of your...
Lisa Hohenadel
Apr 92 min read
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Why "Just Try IVF" (or Adoption) Isn’t the Support We Need
Infertility is one of the most deeply personal and emotionally charged experiences a person can go through. And yet, when we opened up...
Lisa Hohenadel
Mar 232 min read
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Reclaiming Control After Infertility: Finding Peace in a Childless Life
Infertility is a journey of surrender. From the moment you step into a fertility clinic, you begin relinquishing control—over your body,...
Lisa Hohenadel
Mar 162 min read
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Finding Peace After Infertility: Reclaiming Control and Embracing Hope
Infertility is an experience that takes so much from you—physically, emotionally, and mentally. When you choose to pursue fertility...
Lisa Hohenadel
Feb 231 min read
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The Weight of 'At Least': Why These Words Can Hurt More Than Help
I lost count of how many times, well-intentioned people used the phrase “at least” with us after we miscarried and throughout our...
Lisa Hohenadel
Feb 172 min read
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Honoring Grief and Finding Peace in the Childless Not by Choice Journey
I would be lying if I said I don’t have moments of grief for the child we miscarried or that I don’t feel sadness over the fact that we...
Lisa Hohenadel
Feb 172 min read
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Redefining Life Beyond Parenthood: My Journey to Healing and Finding Joy Without a Baby
Hi there, I’m Lisa, and this is my story. My husband and I met later in life, and one thing we both always shared was a deep desire to...
Lisa Hohenadel
Feb 173 min read
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