Burning Bridges or Building Change? Why Effective Advocacy Takes Time

Burning Bridges or Building Change? Why Effective Advocacy Takes Time

Many of us get into advocacy because of necessity, not choice. Very few of us have the option of dipping our toe into the advocacy journey. Rather, we’re forced to jump fully in to advocate for ourselves or a loved one.

While urgency is often the force behind advocacy, it’s important to remember that advocacy is a long-term game, not about short-term wins.

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Blame is Easy. Supporting Moms is Harder (and More Important)

Blame is Easy. Supporting Moms is Harder (and More Important)

When I was pregnant, I followed all the rules. I didn’t eat soft cheeses, sushi, luncheon meat, limited my caffeine intake, and more. 

My first pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage – which of course I blamed myself for. I doubled down on following the rules for subsequent pregnancies, wanting to do everything “right.” The result: two babies and one more miscarriage.

Even when you follow the rules, the outcomes can be different from your expectations.

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