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IVF Talking Points: How to Compassionately and Practically Address the Issue
While this may be helpful for someone considering IVF, it is provided specifically for those who hope to understand the issue better and are in a position to have conversations with others on the topic (which, technically, describes everyone). It is not necessarily appropriate to bring any of these points up at all times. Rely Read more
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Read the Introduction: “You Are Welcome Here”
“JOY” – what a weird word for a title on a book on infertility, right? I certainly would have thought so many years ago before I learned to sit with and explore my discomfort. But do you know that joy is still possible? Do you know that Jesus has felt all the things you are Read more
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Unpopular Opinion: IVF is Not Merciful
I created a reel on Instagram with audio attached from an inspiring narrator saying “I think the next plot twist is that things are about to get really good. I think this world is going to open up to you in unimaginable ways. I think you’re walking into your best chapter yet. And finally, you’re Read more
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I Saw Jesus at Mass
“There’s no shortage of suffering around us. This is one reason why many leave the Church or lose their faith in God altogether. I have certainly wrestled with the fact that I “did everything right” and was never able to achieve pregnancy. I think many of us feel a weird sense of entitlement to a… Read more
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No, Mr. Butker, 1 in 5 of Us Will Not Bring Children into this World Despite Great Effort
I know – more Butker commentary. Roll your eyes or kick my Butker if you must, but please also consider that this piece of the story has not yet been addressed. While I’d rather not jump on this Butker bandwagon, there’s an aspect worth noting that not a single major Catholic organization will point out because Read more
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Secondary Infertility: A Blog Interview with Emily Frase, Part 2
“…The most healing thing I experienced was being listened to, and knowing that the person interested in my story simply wanted to understand what I was going through. They didn’t offer a fix in an attempt to make all the discomfort, mine and theirs, go away. The crosses we carry are not things that anyone… Read more
Mary G Bruno 