Fertility
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.…
Aaryn’s Story: My Rose Among Thorns
This profile was sponsored by Westchester Fertility. When we were in college together at Stern College at Yeshiva University, I learned…
Danit’s Story: Whatever It Takes
This profile was sponsored by New York Reproductive Wellness. Whenever I mentioned to someone that I was going to be doing…
Abbie’s Story: Anything for You
I met Abbie in college, when we were both English Majors together. I remember we took a poetry writing class…
Brooke’s Story: Love Beyond Loss
I first met with Brooke when she was with her young daughter at a new rehabilitation center, and having grown…
Erica’s Story: Embracing Body and Soul
When Erica reached out to participate in The Layers Project body image series, I was thrilled. I’ve known her since…
Shani’s Story: Family and Faith, Blood and Being Chosen
Shani sits in my home office, in a big plush leather chair I pulled in for the occasion. I fiddle…