Whitney Way Thore Takes Bold Step Toward Motherhood With Artificial Insemination Journey

Cosmopolitan Whitney Way Thore, the internet's favorite "fat girl," now stars in the TLC show My Big Fat Fabulous Life. She offers a best friend in book form on all the topics she covers in the show, being overweight, polycystic ovarian syndrome, a father's uncontrollable gambling, her mother's inability to act her age, and so much more. At age 41, the reality TV star is sharing her most private and fearless choice to become a mom by way of artificial insemination, in what she's calling one of her most vulnerable and daring moves to date.

Fans of that TLC show have followed Whitney's ups and downs, from body image advocacy to her personal heartbreak. But now, it's about to switch to the most profoundly personal and life-altering mission of becoming a mom. In a preview for the show's July 8 premiere, Whitney says, "I'm about to inseminate myself and hope that I get pregnant. That's crazy, but there's no going back now."

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It's a raw, honest moment of reflection. Bella had frozen her eggs previously to preserve her fertility, at the recommendation of her oncologist; this next step feels different, more immediate, more emotional. "This is actually the most intentional act that I've ever done to try and get pregnant in my life, and it feels weird that I'm doing it alone," she confided, giving us one of the rare unfiltered looks into the emotional complexities of solo parenthood. Nerves and all, Whitney is standing firm. She's not just pursuing a dream but constructing it. Through a sperm donor, she's reconciling science and faith in what may be the most profound transformation of her life.

Her candor about fertility and single motherhood helps dispel lingering stigmas and offers inspiration to others who might be contemplating a similar path. In a corner for magazines, back issues, and determining whether a signed mega star is destructible or not, Whitney is proving that it doesn't always appear as a fairytale. It can be a woman, all alone, holding on to hope, and motherhood as a choice, heart, and courage.