Did you assume that when you were ready to start your family, things would just fall in place? Have you been handed an unexpected diagnosis, informed that you are “too old” to conceive, or told that there is no clear reason for your fertility problems? Are you scared that your dream of having a family will fall apart?

The crisis of infertility affects millions of lives each year, but when infertility touches your life, it can feel emotionally devastating. The pain of watching others become parents, while you are left behind, can feel unbearable. Naturally, you may ask yourself, “What did I do to deserve this?”

Take heart. Although the journey of infertility is lonely, painful, and challenging, please know that there are ways to ease your pain. Seeking help from a mental health professional experienced in infertility issues is an important first step in regaining your strength, learning new coping skills, and rebuilding hope. Explore this website to help you find the courage to take that first step.