It’s Normal To Feel Grief

I recently did a survey in my online support group on the topics they would like more support with, and quite a few people have mentioned that they would like more information on grief.

Grief is a common thing that comes up when talking about TTC and going through fertility treatment.

Grief can take many forms and isn’t limited to those that have sadly suffered a physical loss like a miscarriage or baby loss.

And this grief can hit us every month that our period arrives, the fact that it happens every month doesn’t make it any less painful each time it comes.

It’s also often a silent grief, with many people not telling people around them what they are going through, and those that do know don’t always understand the deep, raw emotions that infertility, IVF and miscarriage can create.

Therefore, it is not always recognised or acknowledged by friends and family, and people feel that they are not allowed to grieve, or that they shouldn’t be grieving.

It is really important to acknowledge the grief, to realise that its ok to feel that way, and completely normal.

These are very emotional and difficult experiences and feelings you are going through and you are well within your right to feel grief.

Once you acknowledge and accept you are grieving it will allow you to release your emotions and seek support if you want it.