Grieving The Future You Expected: Why Infertility Can Feel Like Grief

The grief that accompanies infertility is a real and valid form of grief. While many people associate grief with the death of a loved one, grief can also arise from the loss of hopes, expectations, and the future you imagined. If you're struggling to conceive, you may be grieving the family you envisioned, the timeline you expected, or the sense of control you once felt over your body or your life in general.