Incantations of a Business Midwife

I Judge Our Community, Not Her

Published on: 29/07/2026

On depletion, maternal burnout, and why we mourn brilliant women instead of nourishing them while they're alive — reflections after Dr. Carolyn Elliott's death.

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Always in a Hurry...

Published on: 04/12/2025

I believed people would take me more seriously if my words came from the mouth of a woman instead of a 10-year-old girl. I dreamt of my hair turning white, of embodying wisdom, and of becoming what I now recognize as an elder.

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What's in a Name - Olive

Published on: 04/08/2020

I loved calling all our babies “Thorpling” but calling our second-born “Thorpling #2” for the rest of my life just didn’t seem too appealing. My mom suggested naming our baby to help bring closure and healing in some capacity.

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