Walking around the room, I watch people arrange dahlias, snapdragons, and rosemary. The air is scented with lavender. Someone leans in to admire a neighbour’s work, while another trims a stem, eyes fixed in concentration.
Most arrived here anxious, tired, or in pain. But now there’s smiling, laughter and a sense of calm. I feel proud that I’ve helped make this possible. Twenty years ago, my job couldn’t have been more different…
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In my mid-30s, my husband and I started IVF. We went through seven unsuccessful rounds. Emotionally, it was devastating, and I felt my manager wasn’t supportive, eventually, I…