“I really felt in those moments, like, the fact that this is still happening to me, feels like there's a reason, and I'm going to give it purpose. And I'm going to actively take this story and turn it into a positive one.” - Adriana Carrig on bullying
For Adriana, being bullied throughout adolescence and into college became a fact of her life. But it was nothing in comparison to the infertility she would face later on. While still in college, Adriana took the lessons she had learned through bullying to create a meaningful business that aims to help others build community and peace. That same community also helps her now as she faces the mental health struggles that come with infertility and lack of control in the face of it.
Today, I sit down with Adriana and she shares advice for parents of bullied children, how bullying and infertility are connected, different ways a woman can be a mother, and so much more.
What we explore in this episode:
What Adriana would do and not do all over again (4:33)
Adriana shares advice for parents whose children are being bullied (9:00)
The inspiration behind Little Words Project (13:10)
The personal reason why Adriana chose motherhood and infertility themes for her bracelets (20:00)
Why infertility was harder to handle than lifelong bullying (23:45)
The recurring theme from bullying that showed up during infertility (37:41)
Different ways to be a mother (45:21)
What’s next for Adriana (49:14)
Connect with Adriana:
Website
Little Words Project Instagram
Little Words Project TikTok
Connect with Nathalie:
Website
All Over Again Instagram
