Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #20 11th August 2025 Dear Reader, The fertility journey doesn't happen in isolation. It has an impact on almost every relationship we value - sometimes bringing us closer, sometimes creating unexpected distance. Whether it's with a partner, family members, or close friends, the pressure, hormones, and emotional toll of trying to conceive can test even our strongest bonds in ways we never...
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Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #19 21st July 2025 Dear Reader, Hi from a sun-soaked holiday! I've just had two wonderful weeks away, my first proper time off in months. As I sit here reflecting on this time off, I'm struck by how even a holiday can be impacted by fertility. During these two weeks, I've had moments of pure joy - lazy mornings, spontaneous adventures, and the luxury of time without schedules or appointments. But...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Beyond The Wait... A Newsletter for Those Navigating the Complex Emotions of Infertility Issue #18 23rd June 2025 Dear Reader, If I'm honest, jealousy might be one of the most uncomfortable emotions I've experienced on this journey. It's the feeling we're least likely to admit to, the one that makes us question what kind of person we really are. But jealousy during infertility is totally normal. Deep Dive: The Many Types of Jealousy on the Fertility Journey When we think about jealousy during...
3 months ago • 4 min read
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...
3 months 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....
4 months 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...
4 months 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...
4 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...
5 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...
5 months ago • 4 min read