Insightful Play and Counseling
As someone who has experienced both infertility and pregnancy loss, I know the challenges that come along with it that most people don’t understand. I’ve heard the attempts and true intentions of being helpful and hopeful (“It happens when you aren’t trying”, “Have you tried doing this?”, “At least….insert many things”, “I have one you can borrow”, etc.), but that can actually be quite hurtful. I know the emotional challenges of being happy for others success while being devastated because what we want so badly seems to be happening for everyone else. All of your feelings are valid.
I often call infertility unseen grief that happens over and over again. It can be difficult for others to understand how one might be grieving something that was never even there, but it absolutely happens. And pregnancy loss is known grief that is tragic, painful, and 100% real regardless of when the loss occurred.
I am very familiar with all of the fertility processes so you won’t have to explain everything that people are often curious about because what is often portrayed is not the reality. I also want to acknowledge the male aspects and impacts of infertility and pregnancy loss as the focus is often on the female.
Even though I have my own experiences with infertility and pregnancy loss, I know that no two situations or experiences are the same. Supporting, educating, and and listening to others stories about infertility and pregnancy loss is one of my passions and I would be honored to walk alongside you with your journey.
