Support

A few months ago I connected through a facebook support group with someone looking for advice regarding the two clinics we used. I told her I was happy to chat and let her decide if she wants to contact me. We ended up talking for nearly an hour, answering her questions and sharing my experience. Earlier this week she reached out again, asking if I'd be willing to talk to another friend with the same questions.

At this point in my journey, where my role has shifted and life looks very different, I still feel connected to people who are struggling and want to offer any help I can. I know that it's a delicate balance to hear from someone not currently in it so I try to be sensitive about how I communicate and what information I share. They don't need to hear all the ups and downs of my struggle because they will have their own unique journey; they need to hear what would be helpful to them, which means filtering out anything irrelevant and keeping enough information to be helpful and offer hope.

I think @iwassupposedtohaveababy on instagram does a wonderful job of balancing that sensitivity. It is a virtual supportive space for anyone facing fertility related challenges, mainly geared toward the Jewish community but the content is relevant to anyone struggling.