How Do You Cope With Infertility?

I received a really nice letter from a reader, which brought up a topic that’s important to speak about. She wrote that while she is pregnant now (yeah!), she “always felt so isolated” regarding her infertility. She also mentioned that she was open about the subject, sharing and talking about her experiences with others, which hopefully meant that she got lots of support.

Still, support for people who have not gone through infertility isn’t the same as connecting with those that really understand. I often feel isolated with regard to my infertility. I have some great friends that lend support, but there is a difference between those that sympathize and those that “get it” because they’ve been there.

I was wondering how you cope with the infertility. Do you share with others about your experiences? Or do you mainly keep it to yourself? Do you have any friends who have gone through similar experiences? While I know many people on-line who have dealt with infertility, I only know one person "in real life". And she never talks about it. Ever. (I wish she would, though I do understand wanting to not revisit the topic.)

Please share your experiences in the comments below, or even better, post in our forums your thoughts. Our infertility message boards are a great place to meet people who have been there, done that. They get what you’re going through.

Here are some articles on coping with infertility:

• Answering When People Ask “When Are You Going To Have Kids?”
• How To Start An Infertility Blog
• Who Should You Talk To About Infertility?
• What To Expect At A RESOLVE Support Group

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