Remembering Mom
In the summer of 2018, I lost my mother in law to health complications after a lengthy battle with cancer. My husband’s mom was just 40 years old when she received a diagnosis of stage four breast cancer in 2000.
The Guiding Star Project Blog
Endometriosis, infertility, grief, and joy. Read and learn more about your powerful body and heart on The Guiding Star Project’s blog.
The Twisted Narrative: Does Pro-Woman Mean Anti-Man?
In 1969, a group of women in New York City rallied together to see how they could change the world as leaders of the feminist movement. Here is a their litany from this meeting: “Why are we here today? the
What Every College Campus Needs: Women’s Health Week
“Why would you want to get your period? Why would you want to be pregnant? Here’s a pill to take care of that. Suppress your fertility!” This about sums up the messages that women hear about their bodies. Why is
Comprehensive Sexual Education: What Parents Need to Know Starting in Kindergarten
As summer ended, I prepared to send my first child off to kindergarten. A mix of excitement and anxious thoughts flooded my mind. My husband and I went over every detail of that big first day with our daughter and
Announcing Pregnancy in a Culture of Loss
October in the Midwest brings cooler weather, football, and some of the most beautiful drives through fire-tinged foliage I’ve ever seen. It also brings the National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. I am one of a very small minority
Expand Your Preconceived Notions About Family Size
Earlier this summer, we had a fantastic birthday party for our son, who turned four. It was a beautifully sunny day, with no humidity and plenty of cake, cousins, and friends with whom to share it. As the evening approached,