Grieving Properly

When a couple is dealing with infertility, they are dealing with the loss of something that they have dreamt of for years; the ability to naturally conceive a child. Whether this couple can conceive with medical treatments or can’t conceive at all, both have to go through the grieving process.

There are different steps that a couple can go through to grieve but it is important to understand that everyone needs to do something different.

Here are a few things that help:

Time: Time is said to heal all wounds. The time for dealing with infertility is different for each person and sometimes all you need is time.

Talk: Talk it out. Talk with your spouse, your friends, your parents, and to your bishop if you need to. The biggest thing is to not keep your feelings bottled up inside. You are not alone and it is amazing what healing can come by just opening your mouth.

Tears: Crying is ok and it is encouraged. It is amazing how a good cry can help release the tension and help start the healing begin.

By grieving properly you can find joy.