A while back my friend Wynne wrote this post and this post about being brave to share the hard parts of your story. It really touched me, and ended up being the catalyst for me to finally write down my journey with infertility and begin to process all those emotions. I've always been a pretty private person, but the Lord has shown me over the past few months that really good things and relationships bloom from being vulnerable when I share my story. So thank you Wynne for being brave and inspiring lots of us to be brave too!
It has been really encouraging to see the ways the Lord has allowed me to share my story with others. First on Wynne's blog as part of her fertility Friday series, and recently on the beautiful Southern Mama and Child. It's been really humbling to hear from so many of you (in person and online) walking through similar things with infertility. I think the biggest blessing that comes from sharing the hard stuff you're going through is in knowing you're not alone. I spent way too long feeling like I was the only one that could understand what I was going through, and that simply wasn't true. Christ calls us to community, and we need one another more than ever when we're in the valleys.
Reach out in faith and be brave. Find someone who needs a listening ear or an encouraging word. Open up and share your struggles with someone who understands where you are.
I promise you won't regret it.
I promise you won't regret it.
love this post! i so believe the in the power of sharing your story and your heart with others. it's a beautiful way to love on others and encourage them.
ReplyDeleteso glad i found your blog! cant wait to continue reading
Thank you Denise for your kind words and encouragement- you're right, there great things come from sharing our stories! Thanks for reading and saying hello :)
DeleteYou know, I'm pretty private too, but I feel like the Lord is speaking to me about telling my story. In short, I couldn't get pregnant for 1.5 years. When I finally did, I miscarried, had a chemical pregnancy, and then miscarried again. My beautiful three month old baby girl is laying next to me as I type this. God is SO good!
ReplyDeleteThat brought tears to my eyes; congratulations on your sweet baby girl! I am so sorry for all that you've been through, what a difficult road! I love that like me, through it all, you still know and believe that God is loving, faithful and good!
DeleteI would love to have you share your story on my blog if that's ever something you feel led to do. I'm sure so many women could relate to your journey through infertility and miscarriage - sometimes it just takes one person sharing their story for others to know they aren't alone! No pressure, but feel free to email me if you're interested :)
DeleteI emailed you :)
DeleteGreat! :)
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