My partner and I have been trying to get pregnant for two years and we've become these people who plan everything around ovulation and doctor appointments, but we never talk about how scared we both are or what happens if this doesn't work. We're like teammates in a game where we're not allowed to admit we might lose.
More people experience this than they realize.
Shared hope can become a prison when neither person feels safe to voice their fears about the very thing they're fighting for together.
“Where Are You with Love and power dynamics?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.