Motherhood doesn’t arrive the way you were promised?
In this powerful episode of Her Own Narrative, we sit down with Anika to explore the side of IVF and infertility that rarely makes it into conversation.
The part that isn’t medical charts or success stories but identity, grief, silence, and the quiet rebuilding that follows.
This conversation speaks to the emotional toll of trying, the loneliness of watching everyone else move forward, and the moment a woman is forced to ask: Who am I if motherhood doesn’t happen for me?
This episode is a reminder that womanhood is not defined by one outcome and that a meaningful, expansive life can exist beyond the stories society hands us.✨
✨ This episode is for:
- Women navigating IVF or infertility and feeling unseen
- Those grieving a future they once imagined
- Women questioning their identity beyond motherhood
- Anyone tired of hearing only the “success stories”
If you’ve ever felt isolated, misunderstood, or judged for a journey you didn’t choose this conversation offers honesty, validation, and space to breathe.
What we talk about:
- Living childless not by choice
- Child-free vs childless: why the distinction matters
- Identity loss and the emotional toll of infertility
- Feeling on the outside while everyone else moves forward
- IVF beyond the medical process
- Infertility as an invisible, silent disease
- Grieving the future you thought you’d have
- Rebuilding identity beyond motherhood
- Redefining strength and choosing life without regret
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and awareness purposes only. The views expressed are personal experiences shared with the intention of fostering understanding, compassion, and open dialogue.
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