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When fertility is gone: frozen at 19
Nearly 10 years later, I still think about that version of myself that had to sit there and begin to process the reality of my complete infertility. There is still a part of me that has been frozen, stuck in that doctor’s office. And I avoided that 19 year-old as much as I could over the near decade. My fertility was gone and, with it, my worth. Or, at least that’s the lie I told myself.

C. J. Parke
May 13 min read


RESOURCE: Support in singleness
Knowing you may be dealing with an infertility diagnosis before entering marriage can sometimes feel like an intimidating journey...

Ellen H.
Oct 30, 20244 min read


Vulnerability is hard: telling a partner about infertility
It’s not something I would wish on my worst enemy, but it is something I’ve had to do, and it was perhaps the most vulnerable moments of...

C. J. Parke
Oct 23, 20245 min read


Walking with St. Dymphna
Sisters, have you ever felt anxiety over a situation beyond your control? Believed that you could never be loved because of what was physically and mentally wrong with you? It is not an uncommon position to find yourself in, even if in the moment it can seem like the most isolating time of your life. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or other mental and emotional hardships, please take a moment to walk with a saint who has become a comfort to many in the faith, d

C. J. Parke
May 14, 20243 min read


Choosing a method of Natural Family Planning
If you’re new to NFP, it can be confusing to hear mention of different methods, and often we only hear about whichever one is promoted in...

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 16, 202417 min read


Infertility after sexual abuse
Trigger warning: This blog addresses sexual abuse.

Lauren G.
Apr 9, 20247 min read


Infertility on screen, part 2
As someone who absolutely adores movies and shows as both a medium of entertainment and a way to process deeper emotions and thoughts, it...

C. J. Parke
Feb 28, 20249 min read


Letters of Encouragement: crisis of faith
“If only You had been here…” Martha’s words ring true over two thousand years later. How many times have I caught myself dejectedly..."

C. J. Parke
Feb 1, 20234 min read


Waiting for fruitfulness: infertility before marriage
do not get lost in the wait for the next painful part of your infertility journey. Take a deep breath, pray, and let yourself be loved...

C. J. Parke
Sep 6, 20224 min read
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