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David Guetta and Sia’s song Titanium got me through my fertility treatment
Hearing their in-your-face banger was a turning point for me – and I’ve never looked back
TL;DR
- The author underwent two years of fertility treatment, experiencing emotional and physical exhaustion.
- Sia's song "Titanium" provided a much-needed boost of hope and resilience during this challenging time.
- The lyrics "You shoot me down, but I won't fall / I am titanium" became a personal mantra.
- The song was played repeatedly during commutes to fertility appointments and celebrations of successful pregnancies.
- The author's first son was born in January 2013, followed by two more sons.
- "Titanium" is considered the author's personal "fight song" and a symbol of overcoming infertility.
- The song continues to be a source of strength for the author in various aspects of her life.
- The author shares this story as part of a call for submissions about cultural awakenings that prompted major life changes.