Overview

We plan our futures in permanent marker. Life uses a red pen. From childhood dreams to societal checklists, we're all handed a script for how life is supposed to go. But what happens when that script is ripped away - by fate, by biology, or by a crisis we didn't expect? Kelly Donougher always believed she'd be a mum. It wasn't just expected - it was planned for and dreamed of. The 'white picket fence' was her destiny. Until her body decided otherwise. Kelly's dream collapsed, and she spiralled hard. The gruelling stages of grief, identity loss, and uncertainty ravaged her life. But it also came with an unsuspecting gift: a blank page. Eight years later, Kelly stands firmly on the life she built from scratch - a life that defied the rules, broke the mould, and became more fulfilling than she ever imagined. A life by design. No Fence, No Limits is a powerful, raw, and uplifting story of what happens when we stop living the lives we're told to want - and start designing the lives we're meant to live. www.kellydonougher.com.au

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""As someone who conceived naturally with my first two pregnancies and quickly with my third through IUI (on a solo journey), reading Kelly's story has been profoundly eye-opening. It has given me a deeper appreciation of the pain, challenges, and identity struggles that women and their partners endure when faced with infertility. While I'm fortunate to have not experienced these hardships myself, I once believed I was well-informed on the subject and had genuine empathy for those navigating such treatments. However, Kelly's deeply personal insights were a heartbreaking reminder that I could never truly grasp the depths of the pain that come with infertility. It made me want to apologise to those I've encountered for ever thinking I understood. As the reader, I felt Kelly's endless cycle of disappointment. I felt the coldness she suffered, the emotional agony, and the overwhelming suffocation of her own thoughts - as I do sympathise with going through life as a woman feeling as though your body is broken. I felt her deep yearning for a child of her own, and when Kelly wrote, ""I just wanted it to be my turn,"" I desperately wished for it to be hers too. This book is an extraordinary read and offers invaluable insight for those of us fortunate enough not to be touched by infertility. It serves as a warm, comforting embrace for those currently on their own infertility journeys, offering reassurance that life can still be beautiful and that our individual stories shape who we are. Kelly is a true inspiration. By revisiting wounds - perhaps ones that never fully healed - she offers hope to those confronting a childless future that they may have never imagined. Her story is a powerful reminder that a woman can define her own path, finding purpose and passion beyond the roles society has traditionally prescribed."" Sophie Cachia, Presenter, businesswoman, entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and sports journalist in Australia. sophiecachia.com ""In a world where the journey to parenthood is often marred by silence and stigma, Kelly's book stands as a beacon of hope and resilience. This remarkable book courageously delves into the raw, unspoken struggles of IVF, offering a profound exploration of both the challenges and unexpected joys that come when life gives you an unpredictable path. Through heartfelt anecdotes and unwavering honesty, Kelly and husband Jed share the emotional terrain of infertility and the family/ societal pressures that accompany it. Their story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit."" Jarrad and Michael Duggan-Tierney, The Real Dads of Melbourne Parents to a child born via international surrogacy IVF

Author Information

With over 20 years' business experience across a range of industries, Kelly runs her own successful interior design business called 13 Interiors. Since inception in 2017, 13 Interiors has grown to operate on a national scale with a studio base in Perth, WA and a second studio location in Melbourne, Victoria.As one of Australia's leading interior designers, Kelly regularly features across a range of media publications and outlets, including Adore Magazine, Home Beautiful, The West Australian, Perth Home Show, Channel 9, Snooze Australia, Summit Homes Group, 6PR Radio, Business Chicks, Domain.com.au and News.com.au, and regularly presents workshops and demonstrations at design and styling events. Kelly has extensive experience within the public speaking sector and enjoys mentoring and sharing her knowledge with like-minded individuals who not only want to learn more about interior design, but also to connect through personal journeys and experiences.

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