Why I Share My Journey

I have been asked many times why I decided to share my infertility journey and the simple answer is:

Because I didn’t share it while I was going through it.  Courage and vulnerability takes work, a lot of work and I have done the work.  But the real answer is because the subject is still taboo and has so much stigma attached and people going through it – DO NOT talk about it enough.

The idea of having babies seemed so much easier than it actually is for a lot of people, it’s messy, it’s hard and doesn’t always go as planned.

I want people who go through infertility to know that their feelings are valid. I want them to know that there is support available. I want them to know that they are never alone and there are people in their corner routing for them.  I want them to know that there is hope and healing on the other side of fear- so they should hang in there.

I want them to find their power even in their pain. I want them to know that it’s okay to be sad AND happy at the same time. I want them to know that it’s possible to be happy for others who have babies too. I want them to know that it’s okay to not be okay sometimes. I want them to not be ashamed of who they are.

I want them to know that they have what it takes to survive infertility.  I want them to know that they have what it takes to overcome challenges, I want them to not be afraid or ashamed.  I want them to know that their struggles are not meant to break them but that it is working together for their good, even when it doesn’t make sense now.

Every woman needs a reminder that the struggle is real and they don’t have to understand it all to be hopeful.
I want to educate people who are not aware of it so they too can support a sister of friend.  I want to help them know #1in6 couples will struggle with infertility.  I want those who understand and are supportive to know that their love and encouragement is noticed and appreciated.
I will continue to talk about it because it affects how you work, live, love and integrate and who you are becoming.

Will you join me this February as I continue to raise the awareness about infertility.