by Michelle Valiukenas | Nov 20, 2025
The holidays are often described as magical—full of wonder, joy, family traditions, and celebration. But for many, they can also be a season of deep ache. In the United States, 1 in 8 couples face infertility, and 1 in 4 pregnancies end in loss. Even if this isn’t...
by Kristell Court | Dec 9, 2024
A few weeks ago, I ran into someone I knew from a previous workplace at my local bookstore, each of us there doing some early holiday shopping. We exchanged pleasantries and then she asked a really pointed question…. How f*cked up was that, really? I was taken back,...
by Sherrie All | Apr 21, 2020
Well, we’ve been cooped up in our homes for a few weeks now. The pandemic is surging in Chicago. I’m sure people are feeling a lot of feelings or working very hard not to feel them. I wanted to connect with you all again to remind you that we are all here, thinking of...