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Podcast: IVF Failed You - The "So Now What?" Podcast
Episode: Sadness and Infertility: When It Feels Uncomfortable
Description: When IVF fails and you're childless after infertility, people often try to cheer you up with "at least you canβ¦" comments. But what these comments really reveal is how uncomfortable our society is with sadness. In this episode, I share how a recent injury reminded me of that cultural reflex, why sadness is not a flaw, and how you can create room for both grief and growth as a childless woman. Plus: details on my free class September 17 and my World Childless Week panel on September 20, Rediscovering Your Identity as a Childless Woman. Sa...