Hi Hayley, I finished reading your book and just wanted to say a big thank you! Thank you for having the courage to map out your journey for women like me to read about and learn from. I joined SDA recently and although I’m not ready to start TTC, I have gained so much knowledge that will make my journey easier, including the tip to read your book! Congratulations

Hayley, thanks so much for the response! I read your book in two days. Woulda finished in one but I had to go to my job haha. I can't tell you how much your story helped encourage me to continue to pursue motherhood and helped me to feel normal again. So many similarities in our stories.

As a 40-year-old career woman, I also found myself newly single after too many Mr Wrongs and fertility literally ticking away. I can totally relate to Hayley’s story and take great strength from it. DSS is a funny, emotional, informative and honest read that importantly reassured me that it’s actually "okay” to be a single mum, it’s okay to do it on my own if I have to. After feeling somewhat ashamed about not finding the right guy "in time", choosing a donor path if needs be is totally acceptable, and I thank Hayley for changing mindsets by sharing her story!