Where Are You Lying to Yourself? #Fertillity #TTC #FearlesslyFertile
Rosanne Austin challenges women on their fertility journey to identify where they're lying to themselves about their desires, needs, and boundaries. She calls for radical honesty in wanting a baby, communicating with partners, and setting boundaries with intrusive family members.
Teachings 3
Women often lie to themselves by adopting a passive 'we'll see what happens' attitude when they actually want to go all the way for their baby
Austin identifies the disconnect between saying 'I'll be okay either way' while knowing in your heart 'I'm going all the way for this baby'
Not communicating your needs to your partner creates resentment that undermines your fertility journey
Austin points out that dishonesty with partners about needs leads to 'resentment piling up'
Tolerating inappropriate fertility questions from family members is a form of self-betrayal that needs to stop
Austin advocates for telling people that fertility questions 'don't feel good' and establishing that bedroom/treatment room matters are private
Quotable Moments 1
“What's going on in my bedroom or in the treatment room is none of your [ __ ] business”
— Rosanne Austin
Questions This Video Answers
How do I stop lying to myself about my fertility journey?
“take a few moments and make a list of the ways that you are currently lying to yourself, mama”
— Rosanne Austin
Make a list of ways you're currently being dishonest with yourself - whether about how badly you want a baby, what you need from your partner, or boundaries you need to set with family members asking inappropriate questions.
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Key Points 3
Women often lie to themselves by adopting a passive 'we'll see what happens' attitude when they actually want to go all the way for their baby
Not communicating your needs to your partner creates resentment that undermines your fertility journey
Tolerating inappropriate fertility questions from family members is a form of self-betrayal that needs to stop
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