Have you ever felt like the world just doesn’t quite get the complexities of your fertility journey? You’re not alone. Recently, I stumbled upon a piece that truly made me think — and feel deeply understood. Taylor Crumpton’s essay, "Sabrina Carpenter Is Not the Problem," published in Time (you can read it here), sheds light on how society often uses individuals like Carpenter as stand-ins for broader sexual and social frustrations. It got me reflecting on how, similarly, many people on the path to parenthood face misunderstood narratives and unexpected hurdles, especially when exploring alternative family-building methods like at-home insemination.
So, what’s the real connection here?
Sabrina Carpenter’s new album cover sparked conversations that went way beyond music or aesthetics. Taylor Crumpton argues that Carpenter’s image becomes a canvas for America's