Single mothers by choice are often judged, misunderstood, and labeled selfish — despite the thoughtful planning and intention behind the decision. In this post, I share my journey to becoming a single mom by choice, how I navigated timing, fertility decisions, and public criticism, and why this path was right for me.

I would be lying if I said this journey was not overwhelming. Oh my God, it was overwhelming in every possible way. Financially. Emotionally. Physically. Between the countless appointments, the daily routines with medicine, and the reality of giving myself injections, it sometimes felt like too much. But here is the truth. I never, ever, ever thought about quitting. The Physical and Emotional Toll This path tested me in ways I did not expect. Between the hormone treatments, t

I recently had the opportunity to share part of my story in The New York Times, discussing what it’s like to date while your biological clock is ticking — and how that pressure can sometimes cloud judgment.