Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #17 16th March 2025 Dear Reader, When fertility challenges stretch on, our friendships often become one of the most unexpected losses of this journey. What was once easy and natural can suddenly feel tense and forced, leaving us wondering if we're being oversensitive or if our friends simply don't understand what we're going through. Deep Dive: Navigating Friendships on the Fertility Journey Issues...
15 days ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #16 2nd June 2025 Dear Reader, I want to talk about the thoughts that show up in the quiet moments of this journey. The ones we don't share at support groups or mention to our partners. The ones that feel too dark, too shameful, too irrational to speak aloud. But these thoughts are more common than we realise, and they deserve acknowledgment too. This Week's Story: The Thoughts We Keep Hidden By Dr....
29 days ago • 5 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #15 19th May 2025 Dear Reader, There are moments on this fertility journey that highlight the contrast between experiencing something as a professional versus as someone personally affected. This weekend was one of those moments for me. This Week's Story: The Overwhelming Fertility Industry By Dr. Grace This weekend, I represented Fertility Action at The Fertility Show, and I couldn't help but...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #15 12th May 2025 Dear Reader, Sometimes the most powerful acts of self-care are the ones we almost talk ourselves out of. The ones that feel too indulgent, too selfish, or too disconnected from our fertility journey. Yet these moments often provide exactly what we need - a chance to remember who we are beyond our fertility struggles. This Week's Story: Finding a Moment of Stillness By Dr. Grace...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #14 28th April 2025 Dear Reader, Sometimes the hardest part of the fertility journey isn't any single moment, but the accumulation of countless experiences that layer upon one another over time. Today, we explore how these layers form what many experience as compounded trauma, and how we might find ways to carry this weight with greater gentleness. This Week's Story: The Layers of Infertility Shared...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #13 14th April 2025 Dear Reader, Have you ever been caught off guard by a pregnancy announcement that left you feeling like the air had been knocked out of you? Or found yourself avoiding social media after seeing yet another ultrasound photo? These moments - these triggers - are an unspoken but significant part of the fertility journey. Today, I want to talk about something we all experience but...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #12 7th April 2025 Dear Reader, Uncertainty is perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of the fertility journey. Unlike many life difficulties that come with clear timelines or definitive answers, infertility often leaves us in an extended state of limbo. We don't know if treatments will work, how long our journey will last, or what our family will ultimately look like. This week, we explore how...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #11 31st March 2025 Dear Reader, The fertility journey often feels like a marathon with no clear finish line. While we keep moving forward, a complex mix of emotions accompany us on this path. Today, I want to explore one emotion that many of us experience but rarely discuss openly: resentment. It's normal, it's valid, and it deserves to be acknowledged. This Week's Story: Finding Hope Amidst...
3 months ago • 5 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #10 24th March 2025 Dear Reader, This edition of Beyond the Wait looks a little different, as I don't have a personal story to share this week. But sometimes a slight change in routine can create space for something else that's needed - and today, that's a deeper exploration of self-compassion on the fertility journey. I'm mindful that on our fertility journey we can feel caught between two feelings...
3 months ago • 4 min read