Molar Pregnancy and Chemo
This is the a story of molar pregnancy. Please read with kindness and sensitivity in your heart, because this woman is in deep pain.
Ectopic Pregnancy Trauma
Read one woman's story about an extopic pregnancy and needing mental health support 10 years later because of the trauma it caused.
Every Step is Emotional
Swipe to read through our next voice from the community. This raw piece submitted by a follower highlights that every moment during a fertility journey is emotional - there are low lows and high highs.
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.
What To Say Instead of F*** Off
You know when you reaaalllllyyyy wanna tell somebody off but can’t? Here’s some alternatives that will do just the trick. Examples of things to say instead of f*** off.
Turner’s Syndrome & Hope
This next voice from the community is from a follower, Jessica about her experience with Turner’s syndrome and egg donation. She writes about hope and strength.
Kvatter Etiquette
Kicking off this week’s posts of Voices From The Community with this piece about being asked to be kvatter at a bris. This follower shares some tips about asking someone to be kvatter in a sensitive way.
Another Month
Read this woman’s vulnerable piece about waiting and hoping every month for a baby. “Another month of shattered hopes and dreams, another month that I’m torn and tattered at the seams.”
The Definition of Strength
Another voice from the community. This is a piece about strength. “It’s funny how people see the word strong, everyone has their own definition of strength”
The Other Side of Loss
Loss sends ripples through the lives of those who directly AND indirectly experience it. This voice from the community highlights how the shock and pain of loss can forever change relationships.
Heartbreaking Decisions
We also hold space for anyone who has had to terminate for medical reasons, as those emotions are also incredibly complicated and many feel so much guilt.
Words of Chizuk for New Year
Thank you Rav Johnny Solomon (@rabbijohnnysolomon) for sharing these beautiful words that perfectly capture the essence of our work and why I am so grateful for every contribution we received.
Back To School Season
For so many people in our community, the back-to-school season coupled with Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur don't bring the excitement of new backpacks, clothes and honey cake recipes.
September Reminder
Reminder: Please don’t make your friends who are single/don’t have kids/don’t have as many kids as you feel less-than with comments about how stressful and crazy your life is because of your children.
Back To School Emotions
“It’s okay if back-to-school time brings up emotions for you… It’s okay if you are avoiding Target these days because you don’t want to see moms shopping for their kids”
Family Picture on School Supply List
This is another reason why back-to-school time is hard for people in the infertility and loss community: a request for a family picture on a child's school supply list.
High Holiday Haze
“As the Yom Tov (holiday) season begins to set in and everyone begins the countdown to Rosh Hashana, I want to crawl under my covers and hibernate for a few months.”
5 Ways You Can Set Boundaries
Swipe to read five practical tips regarding setting boundaries on Rosh Hashana and every other day. What else would you add to this list? How do you set boundaries for yourself?
Struggling with Relationship with G-d
One of the pieces that makes this time of year so difficult is the heaviness. Reminder: You are allowed to struggle with your relationship with G-d. even during the High Holidays.
Rosh Hashana With Empty Arms
Last year I sat in shul hopeful but here we are, another year with empty arms. How am supposed to face G-d when he didn’t anser my prayers?