For "The Infertiles". . . a little satire does the heart good.

I don't post directly about infertility a ton on this blog.  In my own heart I have chosen to abandon the bitterness that infertility can bring and move on to pursuing the hope that adoption brings to an infertile couple.  That doesn't mean that I don't still struggle with the social aspect of infertility from time to time.  I came across this satire dealing with infertility and Facebook and thought I would share it with my infertile sisters and brothers out there.  (Warning: I hate profanity.  This article uses it twice and  I apologize if it offends you.)

Also, I want to say that this satire more than implies that a fertile person can never understand or sympathize with the pain of infertility.  While there are people out there who are like that, I want to thank my fertile friends and family members who have reached out to me in my struggle with infertility.  Thank you for listening, asking questions, praying for me, encouraging me, and including me in your lives even when it might be awkward.  While sometimes infertility is lonely, I don't feel alone.  God has gifted Dan and I with wonderful friends and family and we are grateful for that.

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There was a good article on the Washington Post web site earlier this week about being infertile on Facebook.  "Now, when more than a half-billion people use Facebook, couples yearning for children say they are trapped," writes Ian Shapira. "They are unwilling to detach from the social network, but unable to avoid its frequent reminders — fetal sonograms are seemingly ubiquitous — of what might elude them forever."
Now, I was never on Facebook during vulnerable times, so I don't know quite how it feels.  I can vividly imagine it, though.  Here is how I think it might be, seen from the point of view and the news feed of one totally fictitious Anita Child.  (To help me out I've called on some old friends.  Facebook's just great for reconnecting with all the people we hated in high school.)







...Do I have the general idea?

Posted by Julie at 10:53:41 PM in I am full of good ideas