Fertility
When G-d Says No: Coping with Miscarriage
When we found out I was pregnant, we were overjoyed. We couldn’t wait to share the news. In line with…
The Things They Tell You
I wrote this piece in response to the onslaught of negative messages we get about our bodies every day. Each…
On Flowing Love and Tears: A Window into Postpartum Depression
Photographed By: Tzvi Feifel “You’re going to feel love like you’ve never felt it before.” That’s what they told me.…
Bat-Sheva’s Story: Freezing Potential for the Future
This profile is brought to The Layers Project Magazine through a partnership with Extend Fertility. (1/5) “Thinking About Fertility”…
Infertility Awareness Shabbat: Creating a Legacy to Ensure A Feeling of Inclusion by Those Who Have Not Yet Completed Their Families
I’m not a big crier, I like to have a tough exterior and save my tears for private conversations between…
Lost and Found: Creating Community Around Infertility and Pregnancy Loss
Not long ago, I was sitting at a coffee house, nursing my latte, as I waited for a client. A…
Donna’s Story: BRCA Diagnosis, A Hidden Blessing
This profile is sponsored in partnership with Sharsheret. Sharsheret is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young Jewish women and their…
Sisters: Sharing Loss, BRCA Fears, and the Future
LPM: Tell us about your mom. Adina: My mom was a beacon of beauty both inside and out. She had…
My Mother Died From Breast Cancer, But I Refuse To Live In Fear
Cancer is a scary word. Everyone knows of someone who has died of cancer. Cancer conjures up terrifying images of…
From IVF Coordinator to Patient: Experiencing My Husband’s BRCA Diagnosis
When I graduated Yeshiva University in 2015, I anticipated my first job out of college would be pretty straightforward: first…
Taking the Plunge
Collecting my still-wet hair in one hand, I tuck it all into my fuzzy magenta cap and grab my bag.…