Marline Duroseau’s Candid Fertility Memoir ‘It’ll Happen by 30’ Chronicles the Emotional Journey to Motherhood with Raw Honesty and Empathy
Marline Duroseau, a Miami native and the daughter of Haitian immigrants, is a remarkable woman who has overcome adversity with grace and strength. With her academic pursuits, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for empowering women, Marline is making a difference in the lives of many.
Marline’s dedication to academia is evident in her pursuit of a Doctorate in Leadership. Her focus is on women’s infertility, an area of study that has yet to be extensively explored. Her research is groundbreaking, and she is excited about its possibilities and the potential impact it could have on the medical fertility community.
Marline’s personal life is just as inspiring as her academic pursuits. She has been happily married to her supportive husband, Kevens, for almost 22 years, and together, they are raising four boys. “Our hands and house are full, literally,” she exclaims. “I am blessed and happy with my family, and we serve as proof that miracles can happen.”
Marline is the author of the book, It’ll Happen By 30: A Relentless Journey of Faith Delayed But Not Denied, which she describes as a very special book. The book serves as an invaluable resource for those battling infertility and for those wishing to understand and support their process. Currently, Marline is working on getting the book into the medical fertility community to help practitioners and caregivers gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of fertility patients so they can provide better help and resources. “The book also includes a male perspective on the impact of infertility on the malesinvolved.”
When asked about the inspiration behind her writing journey, Marline recounts her love of writing since childhood. “I always loved writing as a young girl. I even won the writing contest at my school and placed 1st in 5th grade. Although I never set out to write my first book intentionally, it just happened.”
Infertility was a lonely and challenging experience for Marline and her husband. In her account, she shares that because the topic is stigmatized and taboo, there were few resources or people to speak with about what she was going through or how she felt. “I wrote in my journal almost daily to cope with and express my feelings. After almost ten years of trying, we succeeded in our 1st IVF cycle. Unfortunately, that resulted in the loss of our daughter. It was horrible. Again, chronicling my experience in the journal helped tremendously as I struggled to move on each day.”
After completing her family-building journey, Marline explains that she was inspired to do more. Using her journal entries, she wanted to write a book to help others. Although writing was challenging, it was a rewarding experience. Marline confesses, “The parts of the book that required recollection of the tragic events leading up to the loss of our daughter were extremely difficult to relive and write about.” However, despite the pain of revisiting those memories, Marline found the book’s completion rewarding.
Marline hopes her readers find inspiration and hope in her journey. “Each person’s journey, path, and story is different. I want readers to embrace their journey and keep an open mind about possibly trying different things to reach their dreams.” Marline also wants those who read her book to know that it is OK to talk about their experiences as that will help others who may find themselves in a similar situation.
In addition to being a writer, Marline is an entrepreneur, leadership professional, and fertility coach. These roles, she explains, intersect and complement each other, helping her to excel in all aspects. Through her company, MCDBE, she extends her support to women dealing with infertility while balancing their careers.
When discussing the driving force behind her work, “Women Matter,” Marline passionately speaks about the issues women face. “Women should not have to choose between being a successful leader or career woman and building their family,” she asserts. Through her mentoring and empowerment offerings, she aims to instill confidence in women and encourage them to claim their rightful place in the world.
For those dealing with infertility or child loss, Marline advises taking things one day at a time and seeking help when needed. “Find a fertility coach that aligns with your views,” she suggests, “My faith and my therapist were very instrumental in helping me get through the grief of losing a child.”
Marline’s journey also inspired her to write children’s books. The first, “Kason and Kamden | Yes We’re Twins But I’m Still Me,” aims to teach children about embracing individuality, and the second, “KB the Bossy Rainbow Baby,” is a tribute to her youngest son, born via IVF.
Marline welcomes readers to connect with her via her website, www.mcdbe.com, and other social media platforms. Her book is available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Books and Books Miami, Libreri Mapou Miami, The Literary Lounge Jacksonville, and her website.
