1. What led you to become a Fertility Friends peer mentor?
I responded to a post about a need for a mentor who’d experienced both infertility and loss. I’m nearing the end of my battle with infertility, and it’s always been a goal of mine to reach out a hand to those still in the thick of it. This felt like a great opportunity.
2. How has being a mentor impacted you, and what have you learned from the experience?
I feel like I’m talking to different versions of myself when I speak to other mentees. It is intrinsically rewarding to support other women walking through this. I’ve learned that we all have so very much in common.
3. What is one thing you wish more people understood about infertility?
The isolation. Many people walk through this pain in solitude. Either they don’t know someone who is going/has been going through this or they might be ashamed to be in this place. Regardless, many suffer in silence and it’s such a heavy load to carry on your own.
4. With summer approaching, what self-care practices would you recommend for fertility warriors navigating family vacation chatter and the flood of vacation photos on social media?
Take a break from social media, or create an account that only follows others that fill your cup up. It’s okay to narrow or eliminate social media consumption.
