If you’re in the thick of infertility or IVF, you probably already know that the holidays can feel like walking through a minefield. The season is so centered on family, kids, and “togetherness” that it can be hard to find your footing when your own story feels uncertain or painful. For years, I found myself dreading the stretch between Halloween and New Year’s, not because I disliked the holidays themselves, but because of everything they seemed to represent.
Read MoreAt the end of day, infertility changes you. It strips away illusions and forces you to face parts of yourself you did not know existed. It teaches you about patience, resilience, and grief. It shows you the quiet ways love can persist through hardship. And while I would never have chosen this path, I hope that in sharing my story, I can make someone else feel less alone.
Read MoreInfertility affects one in six couples. Similar to pregnancy loss, it is one of those things that we don’t talk enough about. Instead, we just experience it alone. We draw away from people and isolate ourselves. There is a part of me that questions sharing. But then again, there is a part of me that wants to share my experience, screaming it from the rooftops to normalize it, so that others feel less alone. The more I’ve shared personally, the more I’ve seen other women experiencing the same thing. So here we are, I am ready to share my infertility story.
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