Slate Daily Feed How To! | Quit IVF (and Start a New Chapter)
Sep 30, 2025
In this discussion, U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón shares her insights with Lauren, who is transitioning from IVF to adoption after years of fertility struggles. Ada reads poignant poetry that captures the essence of grief and new beginnings. They explore the lack of narratives for those not becoming mothers, the importance of redefining self-worth, and the role of supportive partners. Limón emphasizes finding joy in alternative paths and embracing life’s unexpected twists, illustrating how creativity can open new doors.
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Reframing The Body As Whole
- Ada Limón reframed her body from a vessel to a complete self and found strength in that shift.
- Seeing the body as "just mine" opened possibilities beyond parenthood and reclaimed agency.
Convertible Moment Of Release
- Ada described deciding to stop trying and envisioning alternative lives like travel and a convertible.
- That moment led her to pursue art and poetry as new doors opened after the loss of one dream.
Release Old Scripts And Explore You
- Release old life scripts and ask who you are now instead of who you expected to be.
- Amplify traits rerouted by parenthood ambitions and explore what the present self can offer.
