{"id":21406,"date":"2022-10-14T13:41:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-14T11:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=21406"},"modified":"2022-10-14T13:42:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-14T11:42:29","slug":"how-to-discuss-infertility-with-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/how-to-discuss-infertility-with-people\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Discuss Infertility With People"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to infertility, everyone\u2019s story is different. As you go through this journey, the people in your life typically want to be there to support you. Still, even the most well-intentioned people, whether they be friends, relatives, or coworkers, can feel like too much when you\u2019re going through the difficult emotions that come with infertility. A seemingly simple question might violate your fragile boundaries and bring you to tears. A casual catch-up over coffee might inevitably lead to chats about your fertility, leaving you feeling overwhelmed or unsure how to talk about what you\u2019re going through. If you\u2019re facing difficulties with fertility, miscarriage<\/a>, or pregnancy loss \u2013 know that we are so sorry. You deserve all the support you can get during this time, but sometimes the people in your life don\u2019t know how to navigate the conversation. Although the responsibility shouldn\u2019t be on you, you might have to lead the conversation in a way that you\u2019re comfortable with. We\u2019re here to offer some guidance on just how to do that.<\/p>\n

Check in With Yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before you start talking to the people around you about your difficulties with fertility, it\u2019s helpful to check in with yourself to see how much you actually want to share, and who you want to share it with. Even after checking in with yourself, you might find that things change in the moment. You may have thought you were comfortable talking about a certain part of your journey, then when it\u2019s brought up, you realize that you\u2019re not ready. On the other hand, you might have thought you had a certain boundary, but when talking to someone you feel comfortable or even comforted by sharing with them. You\u2019re human, experiencing a very human journey. It\u2019s normal if your needs and comfort levels change from day to day and between different people.<\/p>\n

Set Boundaries<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Checking in with yourself is the first step to figuring out your boundaries. It\u2019s ok to not give everyone access to your emotions and your journey. That\u2019s what boundaries are for. Boundaries are the lines you set with different people to preserve your energy. Your boundaries are going to be different for different people and in various settings. Obviously, you\u2019ll be much more willing to open up to close friends than people from work.<\/p>\n

You can set boundaries by communicating them clearly by saying things like:<\/p>\n