Noura Costany

1 week ago | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Noura Costany

I’m not fantastic at asking for help. I pride myself on my capabilities and have always struggled with feeling like a burden because of my Cushing’s disease. However, my husband and I are in the midst of a move from New York City to Chelsea, Michigan, and on top of that, we’re trying to have a baby through the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF). It’s all incredibly exciting, but given the timing, we have to split up some tasks.

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Noura Costany

Many anime have filler episodes, which are episodes that don’t affect the story arc at all. Some go into character development, or introduce you to the backstory of a side character, like the internship episode in My Hero Academia, and other ones are completely disconnected, such as the Ouran episode that’s a tribute to Alice in Wonderland.

2 weeks ago | cushingsdiseasenews.com | Noura Costany

I’ve been open about my experience going through in vitro fertilization. I have Cushing’s disease and polycystic ovary syndrome, and they each come with their own brand of fertility issues. My husband and I did an egg retrieval procedure last year, and we hope to do a frozen embryo transfer this month if all goes well. But unsurprisingly, complications may require us to wait a little longer.

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Noura Costany

The Way of the Household humanizes Yakuza, showing a retired boss as a supportive house husband. Yakuza Fiancée explores romantic connections and family dynamics within different Yakuza families. The Yakuza's Guide To Babysitting shows how a Yakuza member changes after caring for his boss's daughter. Yakuza is a common theme in anime. Sometimes it’s mentioned briefly, and other times the anime is about it completely.

2 weeks ago | thegamer.com | Noura Costany

Love triangles are more common than you might think in romance anime. Some common tropes include a childhood friend who comes back to mess with the main couple or a new student who comes in to shake things up. Adding a third person always sparks controversy and forces each character to confront their true feelings.