Meet Marilyn: Finding Community, Self-Advocacy, and Mindfulness Through Infertility

Send us Fan MailEpisode #2: "If I hadn't gone through Infertility, I wouldn't have discovered the traits within myself, that I have today"- Marilyn GomezIn a real and candid chat, Marilyn takes us through her many year journey through Infertility- The highs, the lows, and most Importantly- lessons and tools gained from her experience. While on this journey, Marilyn became a better Self-Advocate, and wasn't afraid to ask the doctors questions, when she didn't understand, or necessarily agree with something.At the time, not many women were opening up about their struggles to get pregnant, and Marilyn also kept her struggle to herself, at first, without knowing anyone who had been there before, and could fully understand the scope of what she was going through.  Thanks to Instagram, she began searching out hashtags and other women who were, or had gone through Infertility, and eventually joined Into a community of love, support and awareness.  She documented her last IVF transfer, In a way to help those coming up after her, as she was helped by those that went before HER.  Finding strength and unity through her new-found tribe, enabled her to eventually be find closure and peace In ending her path to grow her family, and ultimately being grateful, and at peace with "The One", her daughter, Mila.While this episode Is focused on the topic of Infertility, many of the tips Marilyn shares can easily transfer to other life experiences, and help us cope In whatever journey we may be on.Thanks so much for listening, and as always, feel free to share with a friend, drop a review, and/or a 5 star rating, If you love It!Please feel free to message me @We_arrow_on_podcast with other ideas or comments any time! Thanks for the listen, and feel free to share with someone who may enjoy!xx, Ash