There is no one right way to work through your grief. Below are some suggested activities that may bring you some comfort in your infertility journey: Journaling Writing Letters to your (hoped for) Baby Create an Altar Plant a Garden Create a Ritual or Healing Circle

Strategies to cope with the grief and loss of infertility: Acknowledge and validate your emotions Find healthy outlets for your emotions, such as journaling or creative expression Seek support from loved ones, a professional therapist, and/or a coach Participate in support groups with others who are experiencing infertility

Coping with feelings of grief and loss Getting pregnant may be a closely held dream or goal. It’s normal to feel grief and loss if you’re having trouble getting pregnant, especially if infertility treatments aren’t working. My advice: Medication and therapy can be helpful, as can infertility support groups.

Couples dealing with infertility may mourn the future they expected. Like all grief, it is essential that you process it. Feel what you need to feel. Validate each other because outsiders rarely “get” it. But, at the same time, keep hope in your heart. Unlike the death of a loved one, infertility grief can be reversed.