I’m a big advocate for sharing our stories. I believe it helps to erase the taboo surrounding infertility and it creates a sense that we are not alone in our struggles. I also think that having a record of our journeys helps people who are new to infertility by giving them an idea of what to expect.
But the other day I had an experience that made me wonder… Could sharing in such detail about our infertility experience ever be harmful to women who are just starting their own journey?
My blog analytics showed me that someone found my blog after searching for “first visit obgyn infertility issues.” She initially landed on my post about the difference between a RE and an OB/Gyn, but then she went on to view my infertility timeline.
The timeline describes my personal infertility journey in detail. I list every procedure, every test, every shot, and every penny. I tried to imagine what she was thinking as she read down my very long list of failed treatments and RE bills. I wondered if perhaps it was too much information for an infertility newbie. Would it cause her anxiety? Or even worse, would it scare her away from seeking treatment?
The analytics showed that she also read several of the interviews I’ve done, so I’m glad she got to balance the scary timeline with the courageousness of all my interviewees. But I’m still wondering if it might be too much for some people…
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