![Nope.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1719610015718-V6Z66Z2EJXOALB8KGHR2/3271512090223721235.jpg)
Nope.
Hearing “No” year after year is an incredibly hard and painful thing. As we enter 2024, we are holding space for those who find themselves in the same, dreaded place as last year.
![Dear Friend](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1719429146876-M7EAKMUMABQQ4A488XNF/3175070886653725274.jpg)
Dear Friend
Swipe to read this next piece written by a follower. An open letter to those who have loved ones on an infertility journey from a friend who is still waitng to have kids
![Purpose](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1719428735446-OVDZXPLXII6MDUD0B8XM/3179608154135410402.jpg)
Purpose
This next voice from the community is from a follower experiencing a deeply painful and lonely infertility journey, not feeling purposeful or having a purpose.
![“Are We Not Deserving of Descendants too?”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1719427800516-RREX44Z7P62WN4UGHR31/3292064023385132112.jpg)
“Are We Not Deserving of Descendants too?”
This is infertility. This is the raw, unfiltered side. Where we ask, Why her and not me? Am I not good enough? Did I do something wrong?
![Those of Us Who Will Never Be Able to Have Children](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1719427345824-9J6EE9CG3SZ92ZNOIDTZ/3292654267294054436.jpg)
Those of Us Who Will Never Be Able to Have Children
Every person has their own journey with fertility. Some have happy endings… and some don’t. We’ll never sugar coat it and make empty promises. Come as you are and we’ll hold you as you are.
![Purim Triggers](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1719265558502-VR9DQ94FGOHGTYROQTR2/3332611055551379559.jpg)
Purim Triggers
We have been flooded with messages about how hard Purim was. We hear you and if you felt this way you are not alone!
![“No Happy Ending Yet Is Where I Am Today”](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1718940339404-JCANXYS1VRGBBQSJ9EZS/82041788_176539543703883_8061707301683200000_n.jpg)
“No Happy Ending Yet Is Where I Am Today”
I’ve had 7 egg retrievals, 6 embryo transfers, 1 chemical pregnancy and 1 miscarriage. ‘No happy ending yet’ is where I am today.
![Pesach Without A Baby](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1718812978703-OWNGP5CMLP76CPEKIO5W/3348283701257543942.jpg)
Pesach Without A Baby
Passover is hard.
You just never know how much pain someone is in 💔
![This Mother’s Day We Honor](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1718806090570-7LNPDDU1QOV5G26SD725/440347389_18083025253457838_6609599956890034270_n.jpg)
This Mother’s Day We Honor
Mother’s Day is for honoring ALL mothers 💗🌺
![“Soon By You” Venn Diagram of Being Single and Infertile](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1718743166385-LO54OJ2BQC0ZLM6KCQT5/3338405589346557226.jpg)
“Soon By You” Venn Diagram of Being Single and Infertile
After last night’s incredible event and round two tonight with @tziporagrodko I want to put up this post about how the singles and infertility community are unique yet so similar ❤️
![The Grief of Being Single](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1718742748684-NLP61MMPKACOGQET0C0E/3339169878853815593.jpg)
The Grief of Being Single
Here are some pain points of what the grief of being single is like. These are just a few points of many, and everyone’s experience may be different, but we know many are relatable.
![Being Single and Circumstantial Infertility](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1718742548817-YB9229M5N5W9FJ9LL9RH/436425569_18079807261457838_1041947924954980462_n.jpg)
Being Single and Circumstantial Infertility
We get messages from all over the world, telling us that this work here is valuable. And yet, even those who are not on the path to parenthood have found resonance here.
![Being an “Older” Single on Simchas Torah](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1718742380616-RDEBKK1VKTWXI43U49CE/3342538776389667872.jpg)
Being an “Older” Single on Simchas Torah
There are so many situations that may lead one to find themselves in the midst circumstantial infertility and our goal over the next few days is to continue to share your stories so nobody feels alone in their journey.
![Things That You Don’t Know You’re Doing That Are Making Guests Feel Uncomfortable with Tzipora Grodko](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1718741571107-2J128FLT17IK8BP2KWZC/3343590522663283957.jpg)
Things That You Don’t Know You’re Doing That Are Making Guests Feel Uncomfortable with Tzipora Grodko
So grateful for the conversation with @tziporagrodko this evening on how to be a more sensitive host. And yes- the original talk had 7 pointers, but we added one more based on our live tonight.
![84. Singledom and Circumstantial Infertility with Chanie Wassner](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e55662d77e32846abc8b417/1676940951740-3E4PLXDQZTLUWF4GD0IE/84singledom_circumstantial_infertility_chanie_wassner.jpg)
84. Singledom and Circumstantial Infertility with Chanie Wassner
Chanie Wassner joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about the unfairness of modern society placing undue emphasis on a women’s fertility, egg freezing and why it’s not all it’s cracked up to be (see what I did there?), and the perils of single parenthood.