Questioning Yourself
These are some of the most common comments that people say to make you question yourself, including “You are too sensitive, you are overreacting.”
When People Don’t Take You Seriously
Feeling like you aren’t being taken seriously adds to the sense of isolation and loneliness that already exists from infertility, grief, and loss.
Medical Gaslighting
Medical gaslighting is a phenomenon where individuals seeking medical care are dismissed by healthcare professionals.
Stop Gaslighting Yourself
Just like how you should not allow anyone else to gaslight you and make you feel less-than and unheard, don’t speak to yourself this way!
Pretending to be OK
We see all of you who are struggling to make it through each day and put on a smile even when you feel like you can barely breathe.
Productive Jealousy
Jealousy is a deeply natural and human emotion and it is very hard to avoid. Within our community there are a myriad of reasons people may feel jealous.
Thoughts During The Wait
It’s hard to put all 5,000 thoughts that run through our minds during the two week wait into one graphic. But we tried to capture the essence.
We Are Here For You
We want to remind you that no matter where you are on your journey, we are here for you: if you endured the storm, are in the middle of the storm, or chose to walk away from the storms.
You Will Get Through This
Yom Kippur just ended, Sukkot is coming in 3 days, next week starts Infant & Pregnancy Loss Awareness Month?!? You are going to get through this.
Spoon Theory
Have you heard of spoon theory? Spoon theory empowers people to set boundaries to safeguard their mental and physical wellbeing. It’s a reminder to save some spoons to take care of yourself.
Tips When Life is Overwhelming
Here are some tips for when life is overwhelming and it feels like the world is falling apart. They include: prioritize, meditate, practice mindfulness and more.
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.