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Reflections on Infertility Advocacy Day: It's NOT for the Faint of Heart... It's for the FULL OF HEART!
Reflections on Infertility Advocacy Day: It's NOT for the Faint of Heart... It's for the FULL OF HEART!

Infertility Advocacy Day, an orchestration of monumental proportion sponsored by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). It takes a lot of blood, sweat and tears to make this event happen and to advocate for the infertility community… and we wouldn’t have it any other way!

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family building, fertility, infertility, IVF, parenthood, Infertility Advocacy Day, RESOLVESue JohnstonThe Infertility AdvocateInfertility Advocacy Day, infertility, ASRM, delegates, infertility legislation, advocates, parenthood, family building, fertility, RESOLVE, Rosa DeLauro, Senators, Representatives, Legislation, Congressman, Congresswoman, constituents, lawmakersComment
I am an Infertility Social Warrior: How I #FliptheScript 365 Days a Year!
I am an Infertility Social Warrior: How I #FliptheScript 365 Days a Year!

I don’t care how many hours of time, effort and energy I put into my infertility advocacy work. There is nothing that means more to me than supporting those who are struggling with infertility or who are childless not by choice. Read to discover how I’ve turned my own decade of pain into helping others on their journey to resolve their infertility. You are NOT alone!

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family building, fertility, infertility, IVFSue JohnstonThe Infertility AdvocateInfertility Social Warrior, Family Building, family, fertility, Inspirational messages, Infertility, Infertility Advocate, Infertility stories, infertility advocate, Infertility & Friendship, ivf, inFertile, Ivf, IVF journey, Infertility warriors, infertility book, infertility, Infertility support book, Infertility sucks, NIAW, National Infertility Awareness Week, ArtPrize, Charity of the MonthComment
THIS IS US... Introducing RACHEL
THIS IS US... Introducing RACHEL

Sharing more great stories for my “THIS IS US” blog series for NIAW, I’d like to introduce Rachel, who is a natural girl who takes a holistic approach to her fertility journey. Discover some of Rachel’s healthy, holistic approaches to enhance her fertility and learn her favorite quote that helps her when times get especially difficult.

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adoption, family building, infertility, IVF, parenthood, sharing fertility stories, TTCSue JohnstonThe Infertility Advocateholistic approach to infertility, holistic, infertility, fertility, parenthood, Ttc, TTC, family building, natural healing, adoption Comments
Voices from the "WE ARE WORTHY" Summit: Introducing Anne Barratt
Voices from the "WE ARE WORTHY" Summit: Introducing Anne Barratt

Continuing with my “Voices from the WE ARE WORTHY SUMMIT” series of blogs, today you will meet Anne Barratt from Australia. Discover how Anne helps her “Childless Not By Choice” clients shift their emotions in order to maintain optimal health.

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Childless Not By Choice, family building, fertility, parenthood, TTC, sharing fertility storiesSue JohnstonThe Infertility AdvocateEmpowering Health, fertility, infertility, infertility journey, We Are Worthy Summit, We Are Worthy, CNBC, Childless Not By Choice, emotional supportComment
Detours is the Charity of the Month at "Finding Roots" in Howell, Michigan!
Detours is the Charity of the Month at "Finding Roots" in Howell, Michigan!

Learn more about one midwestern store with midwestern values and how the amazing owner of Finding Roots in Howell, Michigan is supporting infertility awareness! 

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adoption, childfree living, Donor egg, family building, fertility, Holistic Ferility, infertility, TTC, parenthoodSue JohnstonThe Infertility AdvocateInfertility sucks, infertility, Infertility warriors, Infertility Procedure, Infertility Advocate, Inspiration, roots, Finding Root, midwestern values, NIAW, values, earthy-friendly, fertilitynfriendship, fertility, Support, emotional support, Charity of the Month, Detours, Rumi Comments
Put Your OWN Mask On First! The Importance of Self-Care on Your Fertility Journey
Put Your OWN Mask On First! The Importance of Self-Care on Your Fertility Journey

Discover the importance of self-care on your fertility journey. Check out some fabulous virtual resources.

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adoption, childfree living, Donor egg, family building, fertility, Holistic Ferility, infertility, IVF, miscarriage, Surrogacy, TTCSue JohnstonIn-Fertilty & FriendshipRMACT, Karenna Wood, Your Fertility Hub, Fertile Yoga, Massage, Self-Care, Lisa Rosenthal, Donna Button, Patrice Wasserman, Amanda Childress, MaryBeth Potrykus, fertility, infertility advocate, infertility journey, Infertility sucks, Mind/body healing, RESOLVE, J Christopher Salon, Lynn Cluskey, Janine Fogg, Spiritual Healing, Meditation, Nutritional Healing Center of Ann Arbor, TTC, TTC Sisters, TTC Journey, TTC Community, ttc Comments
Bonding Through Infertility: Shared Strife Creates Kindred Spirits
Bonding Through Infertility: Shared Strife Creates Kindred Spirits

Deeper relationships can form when people connect through their difficult experiences. Some people truly "get it!"

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infertility, fertility, IVF, Holistic FerilitySue JohnstonThe In-Fertility Advocatefertility, infertility, bonding, art, ttc, holistic fertility, TTC, PCOS, IVF, TTC Sisters, TTC Community, Infertility sucks, TTC Journey, IVF journey, pregnancy, miscarriage, strife, difficult times, support Comments
We Are the One in Eight
We Are the One in Eight

I was inspired to write this poem after I attended the Grand Rapids ArtPrize. Please read my tribute to the one in eight of us who struggle with infertility.

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fertility, Holistic Ferility, infertility, IVF, miscarriage, adoption, family building, childfree livingSue JohnstonIthe In-Fertility AdvocateGrand Rapids Art Prize, infertility, fertility, TTC Sisters, Poetry, Poem, We are the One in Eight, writing as artistic expression, ArtPrize, Two week wait, waiting for pregnancy results, waiting game, waiting, emotional aspects of infertiliyt, emotional aspects of infertility, Infertility sucks, InfertilityComment
The Fertility Podcast: An Amazing Support Resource
The Fertility Podcast: An Amazing Support Resource

Meet my friend from the UK, Natalie Silverman, founder of the Fertility Podcast. Natalie provides a wealth of information for those TTC. 

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adoption, childfree living, family building, fertility, Holistic Ferility, infertility, IVF, miscarriageSue JohnstonThe In-Fertility AdvocateInfertility, fertility, Infertility sucks, emotional aspects of infertility, emotional support, The Fertility Podcast, UK, Support group, podcast, Natalie Silverman Comments