Never thought I'd be one of the women to suffer infertility issues after years of taking preventative measures.

Never thought I'd miscarry my first and only child then to later learn having PCOS increased my risks.

Definitely didn't think I'd become depressed while ttc

Most of all , I never thought I'd be the woman at work others pitied or talked about because "she can't have kids, so maybe it's best we don't invite her".

I hate my PCOS for doing this to my body and my life.

You never think you'll be that woman you read about or see in the movie that struggles to be a mother. Sometimes you become that woman , or better yet maybe your the partner that has to be the rock in the struggle.

Yesterday at an office baby shower is when I realized I am that woman and others know . After hearing my coworkers had somehow heard about my infertility struggle then to ostracize me when i offered help that's when it became real world to me. What happened at home was one thing but for it to be out in my place of escape hit me hard.

I'd love to be a mother even to an adopted child,but when you can barely afford fertility treatments adoption seems like another pipe dream.

I'd like to think I and other that struggle just might get their miracle with little to no help, but I know for some that's not the case.

Please be mindful and please be kind.

You never know someone else's struggle or if you'll be in their shoes one day.