When I first saw the request for help, I ignored it.
Then my sister saw it and brought it to my attention again.
She said it might be healing to participate.
I hesitated, knowing full well she was right.
Then a close friend encouraged me to share my knowledge, claiming I might be able to help others.
Really?
Me?
Knowledgeable?
I thought, who is going to care what I have to say and why would I share the intimate details of one of the most difficult ordeals I have ever experienced? How can what I’ve been through possibly help others?
After much consideration I decided why not?
Even if I reach only one single person, one mother who is longing to be pregnant one more time, something I share might resonate with her.
Why wouldn’t I offer what little knowledge I have to help ease her mind and let her know she is not alone.
And in the process and especially now, having seen the final piece, I am feeling empowered and slightly braver than usual.
Thank you, Sheelagh for giving me this opportunity and more importantly, the time I needed to gather my thoughts and express myself as openly as I wanted.
If you are struggling with secondary infertility or know someone that is, please read and share Sheelagh Daly’s article, Secondary infertility: What you should know on SheKnows Canada.
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It’s wonderful that you’re sharing, though I’m so very sorry you have intimate knowledge on the pain of secondary infertility. I know that your great advice will help so many out there!
So glad that you decided to help out with this. I hope that every time you decide to write about and/or focus on this whole process, it gives you comfort and helps in the total healing process. I know that it always helps me get the words out to whatever it is that is bothering me. You are an amazing woman and corny as it may sound, you are a true pillar of strength.
I’m glad you’re sharing, though I wish you didn’t have to. I think it would be particularly hard to balance the disappointment with what you’d like to have and the gratitude for what you do. Though your gratitude lists make me smile every day, and I know you don’t take one second of your blessings for granted.