The article discusses the profound psychological impact of infertility on personal identity. It highlights how the journey of trying to conceive can lead to a subtle but significant unraveling of the self. Maya, the subject of this narrative, shares her story of transformation over two and a half years of failed attempts at conception. Initially driven and hopeful, she gradually loses her sense of self, feeling disconnected from her previous life, friends, and passions. This emotional journey is common among many facing fertility challenges and underscores a silent struggle that often goes unacknowledged.
"You think you're OK. Then it unravels. You're doing everything right. Trying. Hoping. Planning. Praying. And then it all slips through your hands."
"It wasn't just sadness anymore. It was something harder to explain. She looked in the mirror and didn't feel like the same person."
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