Afterglow - After IVF, no baby
Katie Dunn, Max PeteTales from the unexpected afterglow that is IVF not working out. Resilience, reinvention, and embracing a joyfully unexpected life without kids.
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To my first paid subscribers - thank you! And come join the chat!
A quick personal note to say thank you - for believing in this work and the importance of this space!
Hello to my first paid subscribers! I can’t quite believe I am writing that. I am so deeply honoured that you have chosen to be here - it...
When IVF doesn't work: A man's story
A note from me, (), Afterglow owner:
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Hi! Thanks for being here! And an update on what to expect from Afterglow in 2026
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Adventure, ocean, joy seeking, and dogs, mostly. Finding joy and content on the other side of infertility.
I spent nearly a decade building communities for businesses, now I'm building something for myself. I write about burnout, belonging, and all the things I was too busy chasing to notice. Based in Philly.
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