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00:00:00 Building supportive communities. That is what we will talk about today. Perhaps you are already experiencing that what is completely natural for others to discuss can be extremely difficult and boundary crossing for you. It can almost feel like you are talking about something that is so private and delicate just for you. No matter where you are on your journey right now and regardless
00:00:22 of what feelings today's topic may evoke, this module will support you in tuning in to what feels right or wrong for you when it comes to sharing your journey. right or wrong for you when it comes to sharing your journey. When we talk about support groups and like-minded communities, they can be invaluable resources for you who are undergoing fertility treatment. These communities provide you with the opportunity
00:00:43 to connect with others who share your experiences, challenges and feelings. It is a place where you not only feel understood but also feel seen, heard and not least accepted for what you are currently experiencing. Groups of like-minded individuals can, in many cases, actually experiencing. Groups of like-minded individuals can, in many cases, actually function as a mirror where you can reflect on your feelings, thoughts and experiences related to
00:01:07 fertility treatment. It can range from the very large emotional challenges to the tiny everyday details. Sharing these experiences with others who are going through and intend to do the same as you can be incredibly liberating and empowering. In a supportive community, you can find energy and surplus because you feel that you have understood and supported others. It can
00:01:26 surplus because you feel that you have understood and supported others. It can be a source of hope and comfort in very difficult moments but it is also important to be aware of how the community affects you over time. For example, when you experience others in the group becoming pregnant or when something goes wrong in their treatment process, it can evoke complex feelings of
00:01:49 both joy, jealousy and also sadness or fear in you. It is important to listen to your own gut feeling and to sense whether the community is still a place where you feel safe feeling and to sense whether the community is still a place where you feel safe and supported. If you start to feel discomfort, doubt or perhaps anxiety with all the notifications popping up or when you participate in the group, it may be a very good sign that it is
00:02:13 time to reflect on your participation. Listen to your feelings. Feel free to take a break or seek other forms of support if it feels necessary. It is important to remember that different people need different forms of support on their journey to parenthood and it is perfectly okay to forms of support on their journey to parenthood and it is perfectly okay to adjust your needs and
00:02:33 boundaries and to find the community that best suits you and your situation right now. Today I would like to invite you to reflect on the following questions, to bring you a little closer to understanding what works for you and what you might need to change slightly. The first thing I want to ask you is who do you turn to when you need to talk about your fertility treatment or the negative test? Where do you feel safe
00:02:58 enough to share your journey and experiences and very importantly also your feelings? Where do you journey and experiences and very importantly also your feelings? Where do you feel challenged in your interactions with others? Is it with people who have young children or perhaps with those who are early in their pregnancy? There may also be people who ask you a lot of questions without fully
00:03:18 understanding the world you are in so after spending time with them you feel like you have expended more resources explaining your world and the emotions that arise rather than just being together. rather than just being together. Today there are many supportive communities where you can find like-minded individuals who not only understand the world you are in but also feel the changes that can occur
00:03:42 psychologically and emotionally. What can support groups do for you? Yes you see, groups of like- minded individuals can be a place where you can reflect your feelings, thoughts and experiences both significant and mundane in everyday life so allow yourself to feel how you are in the groups you are part of. Does it give you energy or does it drain your energy?
00:04:03 With these words I would like to conclude by saying thank you for today and encourage you to reflect on your communities and not least consider whether it is a community where you feel really comfortable or if you need to mute and step out for a while. Thank you for today. Bye. (buzzing)
