Staying On Top Of Everything
And now with all the things going on in Israel, how does anyone manage "regular" things anymore? This is the question we keep getting...that no one has an answer for.
Why People May Not Offer Support
If someone doesn't reach out or offer support while you are struggling with infertility or loss it does not mean you don't deserve love and support during this time!
Small Talk
That feeling when someone asks you "How are you?" and you contemplate telling them the honest truth, but then you decide otherwise and just answer with "I'm fine".
Celebrate Victories
Don't let the worries of tomorrow's troubles take away from today's peace. It's ok to take a break from the dark thoughts. Giving yourself a moment to enjoy the good in life won't make you a bad person.
You Can’t Control What Is Happening
You may be feeling a sense of helplessness. So much is out of our control. The only thing we can control is how we respond.
“Make Jewish Babies”
Everyone is asking: how can I help? Please know that even if you cannot bring more Jewish babies into the world right now, there are other ways you can help.
Living Proudly Is Revenge
Even if you can’t make Jewish babies, just living proudly exactly as you are is revenge enough. We are in this together. Everyone has their own contributions to make.
World Feels So Unsafe
The world feels so scary, so dark, so lonely right now. I received this message and I had to share it with you all because I want you to know that if you feel the same way, that’s normal.
It's Okay to Feel Overwhelmed
Life was overwhelming and crazy and challenging before the crisis in Israel. It's a lot. And it's okay to feel overwhelmed. Take a breath. Rest. Reset. You can do this.
Cyber Monday
You desperately want to take advantage of all the sales, but yet... Whatever the reason, thinking about buying something feels triggering. We get it.
You Will Get Through This
No one thought there could possibly be a pure jug of oil left after the Greeks defiled the Temple. But there was. Here’s to surviving really hard things. Happy Chanukah.
5 Times When You Wish You Could Say The Whole Truth
Five times when you wish you could say the whole truth: you never know what other people are going through.
Living with a Scream Inside You
Imagine living with a scream inside you and the scream is yours and no one else can hear it. Pain is pain is pain. And we’ll hold space for ALL of you.
Types of Guilt In Infertility
Unfortunately, guilt is a part of infertility. It’s a feeling of having done something wrong, whether real or imagined.
Understanding Shame and Guilt
Guilt and shame are two common and complex emotions for people navigating infertility. They are different, but tend to go hand in hand.
Infertility Survivor’s Guilt
Infertility survivor’s guilt is that feeling after you finally get pregnant but you can’t stop thinking “Why me and not her?” It’s painful and destructive.
Don’t Put Your Emotional Health on the Back Burner
The only person who knows what you need is you. Put your emotional health first and tell people what you need. So that you get what you need.
Pain is Pain
There is no such thing as the pain olympics. Everyone’s pain is valid regardless of: If they’ve been trying to have a baby for 1 year or 5, If they’ve lost 1 pregnancy or multiple.
Ways to Say No
Saying no is a complete sentence. You can say no to taking on more responsibility at work. You can say no if someone tries to show you pictures of their baby.
111. Navigating Fertility and Mental Well-Being with Rachel Tuchman, LMHC
Rachel Tuchman, LMHC joins Aimee Baron, MD to talk about the most common emotions that people experience while on a fertility journey, when you should seek support and whether medication is safe for fertility treatments and/or pregnancy.