145. Exploring the Emotions of the Struggle to Have A Baby with Aliza Tropper, LMHC
Aliza Tropper, LMHC, joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about the emotions that come up during the quest to build a family, the guilt, shame, sadness, anxiety, inadequacy, etc., and how they manifest, and suggestions on how to make these deep feelings more manageable, like self-soothing, mini-breaks, reaching out for support and even medication if things become too overwhelming.
My Endometriosis Journey
“I first started having symptoms back when I got my first period at 13. Ever since then, I remember excruciating pain and my Dr telling me to take 2 days off from school.”
The Joy of Just One More Baby
Will I ever have the joys of a large family? Will I ever have the joy of just one more baby? Will I ever get the chance to say ‘children’ and not just ‘child?’⠀⠀⠀
Endometriosis Message
“176 million women live with endometriosis and I am one of them. To me, this enigmatic and commonly misunderstood disease is a symbol of so much more than a simple illness.”
Sterile by Rachel Cohen
This next voice from the community is one about longing, pain, guilt, and frustration. This piece is incredibly raw. And that is why we share it. To let you know you are not alone.
My Egg Freezing Journal Entries
Here is a personal story from a follower about her egg freezing journey while in her 20s. Swipe to read her piece, journal entries of her egg freezing experience ➡️
Pretending with Endometriosis
Like many chronic illnesses, endometriosis is a lot about pretending - looking one way on the outside while struggling on the inside.
And like many other chronic illnesses, endometriosis is a medical diagnosis, but so much more.
Six Things Not to Say to Someone With Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a complex and often misunderstood condition. Many well-meaning comments can unintentionally hurt those who are struggling. Here are six things NOT to say to someone with endometriosis.
29. Living with Endometriosis with Leah and Michaela
Leah and Michaela, join Aimee Baron, MD to talk about how they were diagnosed with endometriosis, how this illness affected fertility and how they handled the emotional aspects of living with and managing chronic pain.