I don't know if I am really seeing a change occur in the media in spreading the word on infertility or if I am just looking for it much harder?
This week in the media:
Monday: "Rules of Engagement" - Audrey, one of the main characters, is infertile and they have explored several topics around infertility including IVF and Surrogacy.
Wednesday: "The View" shares their award from Resolve's "Night of Hope"
Thursday: Giuliana and Bill Rancic open up about their struggle with infertility and loss.
Friday: Fox Anchor Reveals Infertility Struggle by Jennifer D'Angelo Friedman in Self Magazine
Progress is being made. We can all help by doing our part in spreading the word and supporting one another.
Please share links and stories in the comments below.
Email: myhopefuljourney@comcast.net
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday, September 10, 2010
6 Easy Steps to Writing a Letter to Your Uterus...and other Infertile Parts
I came across this site and thought..... What a refreshing twist on trying to get the word out for IF... I have to share!!!
The premise here is that writing can be very healing for the infertile soul. Don't feel pressured to have to publish this to the entire Internet. You may want to write the letter and get everything out on paper and then rip it up!
Here is a snap shot of the steps... Visit the site to get the full commentary (I got a chuckle) on each step and submit your letter to your most (or least) favorite part!
6 Easy Steps to Writing a Letter to Your Uterus and Other Infertile Parts
1) Sit down
2) Pick your preferred writing utensil
3) Start with a Heading (Dear Uterus.. Hello Follies.. etc.)
4) WRITE!
5) Sign it.. or NOT
6) Slap a Stamp on it OR Email it!! (or maybe not...I added that part because I do think it is healing to just write the words to free yourself)
My letter may say something like...
To Whom (or what) It May Concern,
I am not exactly sure who or what is in charge around here. I would love to know what is going on. Are there any more good eggs in there or are they all cracked and broken?....
As I said in my previous blog I took "The Pledge" Last Night... "You don't need to donate lots of money or time to advocate for infertility. Just find a way that fits into your schedule to show support in YOUR own way!" How can you give IF a voice?
With lots of hope and maybe even a :-)
The premise here is that writing can be very healing for the infertile soul. Don't feel pressured to have to publish this to the entire Internet. You may want to write the letter and get everything out on paper and then rip it up!
Here is a snap shot of the steps... Visit the site to get the full commentary (I got a chuckle) on each step and submit your letter to your most (or least) favorite part!
6 Easy Steps to Writing a Letter to Your Uterus and Other Infertile Parts
1) Sit down
2) Pick your preferred writing utensil
3) Start with a Heading (Dear Uterus.. Hello Follies.. etc.)
4) WRITE!
5) Sign it.. or NOT
6) Slap a Stamp on it OR Email it!! (or maybe not...I added that part because I do think it is healing to just write the words to free yourself)
My letter may say something like...
To Whom (or what) It May Concern,
I am not exactly sure who or what is in charge around here. I would love to know what is going on. Are there any more good eggs in there or are they all cracked and broken?....
As I said in my previous blog I took "The Pledge" Last Night... "You don't need to donate lots of money or time to advocate for infertility. Just find a way that fits into your schedule to show support in YOUR own way!" How can you give IF a voice?
With lots of hope and maybe even a :-)
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