Charleston Women Spring 2021

www. Char l es tonWomen . com | www. Char l es tonWomenPodcas t . com | www. ReadCW. com CW feature that it would happen, just not on my timeline or how I expected,” she affirmed. The team at Coastal Fertility Specialists encouraged Laura not to give up on her dream of conceiving, even when her initial procedures were unsuccessful. After months of undergoing both mentally and physically taxing treatments, Laura’s dream of becoming a mother was finally a reality. Much like myself, Laura took to social media to share her pregnancy journey with the world. “I felt like if I could make one less person feel alone, it was worth it,” she said. Her story of trial, but also of great joy, is one many women today cannot only sympathize with but also identify with. When I learned of Laura’s journey, I reached out to her and asked her if she would join our “sisterhood,” and the dress that once clothed faith, gratitude, hope and healing now also clothed strength and perseverance. What was once just a beautiful dress is now a beautiful story of a community of mothers who, against all odds and in spite of all the obstacles they faced, never lost sight of what is most important to them: family. Laura Photo by A l ex i s Ha l l . A Stand-Alone Memory Care Community. Come see what makes us different! Serving those with Alzheimer’s and other related conditions. We are a member of the JEA Senior Living family of assisted living communities. JEA is committed to being the leader is providing quality personal services for our residents while honoring the experience of aging. 1025 Hungryneck Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 jeaseniorliving.com Call for a free tour! 843.216.1001