1/31/2019 0 Comments TransitionI have spent many years becoming acquainted with and welcoming rather than fearing my tears, so I do not post this quote to minimize sadness or grief or the ugly cry. If I need to cry I've learned that it's absolutely the best thing to do, often providing relief and release and a good scrubbing for the soul.
These words penned by the late, great Dr. Seuss have been echoing through me lately as I am entering a season of transition that will likely take me to a new province and also to a new fertility clinic. I have to admit that I've been finding the thought of leaving my current doctor and fertility clinic really hard. As someone who has had some disempowering experiences with medical professionals in the past - and heard testimony of other people's negative encounters with fertility clinics in particular - I have not taken for granted the opportunity to work with a doctor who knows his patients, listens well, and works with me and my body. I have so appreciated that my doctor, partner and I have been on the same page more often than not and I have felt empowered by each of the decisions we've made along the way, a profoundly healing experience. So as I anticipate this transition and even more unknowns on this fertility journey, I am gathering up all the wisdom I have gained thus far to take with me. I will pack up my strength and courage, my voice that knows how to advocate for me, my spiritual and self-care practices, my faith and trust in this process. I will take with me the blessings and encouragement of my circle of support, those who have been witnesses and companions on the journey. Obviously I get to take my partner with me and as my biggest supporter, that's no small thing! While I am sad that this chapter of the story is coming to a close, I smile because there is just so much to be grateful for.
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