Shame around infertility isolates people, erodes self-worth, and keeping it secret deepens pain; speaking small truths and breaking secrecy helps release shame's hold.
Fitting In vs. Belonging: The Hidden Cost of Social Drinking
The desire to fit in is deeply human, leading individuals to make choices that may not align with their beliefs, especially in social settings involving alcohol.
How I Hide Likes on Facebook (and How You Can Too)
It's human nature to compare, and on social media it can be toxic. Seeing that my friend's post got more reactions than mine was feeding unnecessary self-comparisons.