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Tiff Carson never imagined her path to motherhood would involve Petri dishes, hormone chaos, and a closet breakdown that changed everything. 

In this episode, Tiff shares her deeply personal journey through infertility, multiple rounds of IVF, postpartum mental health challenges, and parenting neurodivergent children. From the heartbreak of failed embryo transfers to the surprise of twin boys and the overwhelming reality of raising three children with ADHD and ODD, Tiff’s story is raw, emotional, and profoundly human.

Now a podcast host herself, Tiff opens up about the moment she nearly gave up and the decision that led her to start Hard Beautiful Journey. This conversation is a reminder that healing is possible, community is essential, and we are never as alone as we feel. 

🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Infertility and IVF are not just physical processes—they carry deep emotional and psychological weight.
  
• Birth trauma can interrupt early bonding and complicate mental health recovery.
  
• The parenting journey doesn’t always match the one you imagined—and that’s okay.
  
• Raising neurodivergent children is beautiful and incredibly challenging.
  
• You can be deeply grateful for your children and still struggle with the demands of motherhood.
  
• Choosing to get help is not weakness—it’s a courageous act of love for yourself and your family.
  
• Healing comes from community, vulnerability, and the power of sharing your truth.

🔊 SOUND BITES

• “I turned over the pregnancy test, saw it was negative… and my daughter was just standing there, like a reminder that I already had a miracle.”
  
• “I thought IVF was going to be the hard part—but it was parenting that almost broke me.”
  
• “There were days I didn’t like my kids. And that’s the honest truth.”
  
• “I hid in my closet behind the clothes because I couldn’t take it anymore. That’s where I made the decision to choose help, to choose life.”
  
• “Every time I tell this story, it heals me a little more. These are my salve tears.”
  
• “It wasn’t ignoring the hard stuff that helped us—it was facing it, getting support, and honoring our kids for who they are.”

Connect with Tiff at Hard Beautiful Journey and follow her on Instagram @hardbeautifuljourney. 

This episode discusses topics that may be triggering for some individuals. Please check the show notes for more information and be mindful of your own mental health and comfort levels.

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