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09/24/2025

Grief is present, even when I smile.

Infertility is layered. Quiet. Often invisible.
There’s so much we carry that never gets named.
Let this be a reminder that you’re not overreacting, too sensitive, or broken.

You’re moving through something profoundly hard. And you deserve care.

📲 Share this with someone who needs to understand.
📩 DM us “truths” for a reflection tool to help you name what you wish people knew.

09/22/2025

Maybe you pictured walking your child to school this fall.
Maybe you thought you’d be buying tiny shoes instead of ovulation kits.

Maybe you imagined a future that keeps getting postponed… again and again.

That grief is heavy. And it’s not just about a person—it’s about an entire life you thought would be here by now.
The plans. The milestones. The identity you shaped in your mind.

When those things don’t arrive, your whole sense of self can feel shaken.

This is grief. Real, legitimate, layered grief.
You’re not being dramatic for mourning what never happened.
You’re being human.

At Bloom, we hold space for that too—the unseen loss of imagined futures.

✨ You deserve care not just for your body, but for your story.
✨ And that story is still being written—with you at the center.
📲 Ready to feel more supported in this version of your life? Reach out through the link in bio to connect with someone who can walk alongside you.

09/17/2025

One of the most misunderstood parts of fertility grief is the decision to step away from children—nieces, nephews, godchildren, friends’ kids—because it just hurts too much right now.

You might hear:
“But you’ve always loved being around kids!”
“Don’t let this make you bitter.”
“They don’t understand why you’re pulling away.”

But here’s what’s true:
Avoiding pain doesn’t mean you’re bitter. It means you’re self-aware.
You’re allowed to protect your energy. You’re allowed to say, “Not right now.”
You can love a child deeply—and still need distance as you grieve your own longing.

Boundaries are not rejection. They’re self-preservation.
✨ It’s okay to honor what you need right now.
✨ You’re still a caring, loving person—even if you need space.
📲 If you're navigating social pressures around children while TTC, book a session with a Bloom therapist who gets it.

09/15/2025

What used to feel like closeness may now feel like a job. You find yourself tracking ovulation, setting reminders, watching the clock—not because you don’t want connection, but because the stakes feel so high.

And with that pressure, something often shifts.

You may feel:
Disconnected from your body

Resentful of the schedule

Afraid of disappointing your partner

Confused by the loss of spontaneity

This experience is so common—and so rarely talked about.
Infertility affects intimacy. Not just physically, but emotionally. The stress, the grief, the timelines—they all show up between the sheets, even when no one says a word.

At Bloom, we help couples and individuals rebuild intimacy—not by “fixing” their s*x lives, but by reconnecting to safety, vulnerability, and emotional closeness.

✨ You’re not alone if s*x has started to feel clinical.
✨ You’re not broken for needing support.
✨ And it’s never too late to soften the pressure and start again.

📲 Book a consultation with a Bloom therapist who understands the emotional side of fertility and connection.

09/10/2025

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we stand together to acknowledge the silent struggles so many face. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or like the weight of the world is too much to bear, please remember: You are not alone.

Whether you’re navigating infertility, mental health challenges, grief, or simply trying to make it through the day, your pain is valid. You don’t have to carry it by yourself.

If you’re struggling, reaching out for support can be the first step toward healing. Talk to a friend, a family member, a therapist, or anyone who will listen. There is no shame in asking for help. It’s a sign of incredible strength.

Let’s continue breaking the silence around mental health, support each other with compassion, and remind those who are struggling that hope is always possible. You matter.

***dePreventionDay

09/08/2025

Fertility journeys put your nervous system under relentless pressure.

You’re navigating medications, appointments, test results, financial costs, relationship strain, and societal expectations—all while trying to stay hopeful. It’s a lot.

So when you burst into tears over a pregnancy ad...
When you feel anxiety just walking into a pharmacy...
When you snap at someone for asking, “Any baby news?”...

That’s not overreacting. That’s overwhelm. That’s your body signaling: I need care.

You’re not broken. You’re carrying too much. And what you need is not shame—but support.

At Bloom, we help clients understand the physiological and emotional toll of chronic stress in TTC. We offer tools to regulate, soothe, and gently rebuild from that place of fatigue.

✨ You deserve compassion, not critique.
✨ You are not too much. This is too much.
✨ And you don’t have to hold it all alone.

09/03/2025

We talk about miscarriage. Failed cycles. Negative tests.
But infertility is also the loss of things that are harder to name:

The loss of spontaneity

The loss of intimacy

The loss of believing your body would “just work”

The loss of feeling like you belong in your group of friends

The loss of a carefree future

These invisible losses add up. And because they’re not always acknowledged, they often go ungrieved.

At Bloom, we remind clients that grief isn’t just for death. It’s for every dream deferred. Every milestone missed. Every piece of identity shifted by this journey.

✨ You’re allowed to grieve the things no one else sees.
✨ You’re allowed to name what’s been taken from you—even if others don’t understand.
✨ Your loss doesn’t need to be explained to be valid.
If you need support, we’re here for you. Click on the link in our bio to book online with a reproductive therapist.

09/01/2025

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08/27/2025

Fertility challenges can create an invisible wedge between you and your body.

You may feel like your body is broken. Like it's failed you. Like it’s the reason you’re not yet holding what you so deeply long for.

We hear this all the time:
“I don’t trust my body anymore.”
“I feel betrayed by it.”
“I hate looking in the mirror—everything feels like a reminder.”

This disconnection is real. And it’s painful.

But here’s what we want you to know:
✨ Your body is not your enemy.
✨ Your body is trying—every single day—to hold you.
✨ You don’t have to love your body right now. But you deserve to feel safe in it again.

At Bloom, we help clients gently rebuild that relationship—not by forcing positivity, but by slowly softening the blame. By offering compassion. By acknowledging trauma. By reconnecting with the parts of you that still long to be held.

📲 Save this post for days when you’re angry at your body.

08/25/2025

If you’ve ever shared your struggles with fertility and heard someone say, “Just be grateful for what you do have”—you’re not alone. And if that statement made you feel even more isolated? That’s valid.

Gratitude is a beautiful thing. But forced gratitude—especially when you’re grieving—can feel like erasure.
It’s possible to feel thankful for your partner, your home, your job… and still long for the baby you thought you’d be holding by now. Those things aren’t in conflict. You can be both grateful and heartbroken.

You’re allowed to say:
“I love the life I’ve built… and I’m still hurting.”
“I know I’m lucky in some ways… but this pain is real too.”
“I can feel both things at the same time.”
At Bloom, we don’t ask you to choose between gratitude and grief. We hold space for all of it. Because healing happens when you’re allowed to tell the full truth—not just the parts that feel acceptable.

✨ You are not ungrateful for feeling pain. You are human.
📲 Save this for days when someone questions your grief.

08/20/2025

Watching everyone else move forward while you feel stuck can feel unbearable.

Your best friend announces her second pregnancy. A coworker returns from mat leave. Another influencer posts a gender reveal.

You smile. You say congratulations. But inside, something aches. Not because you aren’t happy for them—but because you feel so alone in your own waiting.

Infertility is often described as a medical experience. But emotionally, it’s a relational one too. It affects how you show up in your friendships, how you relate to siblings or peers, even how you see yourself. It can feel like everyone else is sprinting ahead in a race that you didn’t even choose to run—but desperately want to finish.

It’s the grief of what you expected your life to look like by now. The grief of feeling “othered” by people who once felt like home.
And it’s okay to feel that grief. You don’t have to pretend it doesn’t hurt. You’re allowed to protect your peace. To mute. To unfollow. To step away from conversations that sting.
You are not behind. You are grieving. And that deserves tenderness.

📩 If you need someone to help you navigate relationships while TTC, our therapists are here.

08/18/2025

Infertility often lives behind the scenes. In the moments between appointments. In the hours after another negative result. In the pause between someone’s casual question and your carefully edited answer.

People see your smile. Your productivity. Your effort. But they rarely see the ache.

They don’t see the mornings when you can’t get out of bed. The tears that come out of nowhere at a baby shower invite. The hours spent googling symptoms, calculating timelines, silently grieving a life that hasn’t begun.

✨ You shouldn’t have to hide your pain to be palatable. Your grief deserves space, even if others don’t understand it.

📩 DM us the word “Support” to book a 15-minute connection call—no expectations, just space to be heard.

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