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Venom and a mustard seed
In those moments where you’re angry with him or relating more to Thomas than not; when closed doors you were trying to pry open suddenly...

thefruitfulhollow
Nov 11, 20213 min read
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Don't let infertility blow up your marriage
The strain of infertility on marriages is a common theme you’ll find in infertility resources. We’ve been lucky – or blessed, I suppose,...

Rebecca V.
Nov 3, 20212 min read
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How to Confidently Comfort Couples Living with Infertility
Infertility is a growing problem in the United States; research studies show that 1 in 8 couples struggles for a year or more to get...

Dana Nygaard, LPC
Oct 26, 20219 min read
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Miscarriage: your story
To mark Baby Loss Awareness Week, we want to give a voice to women who have experienced miscarriage. We are so touched that eight women...

thefruitfulhollow
Oct 12, 202115 min read
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Feasting in the Valley of the Shadow of Death
God is not just present in the light at the end of the tunnel - He is present in the tunnel itself. If you wait to look for Him until...

Ellen H.
Oct 6, 20213 min read
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Praying as a couple
"The fruit harvested is not like anything we would have imagined. During the harsh seasons in our infertility journey, the fruit from..."

Sarah W.
Sep 29, 20213 min read
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The Seven Sorrows of Mary
Our Lady of Sorrows has become a companion and inspiration for me in this season of secondary infertility...

Katie Wood
Sep 15, 20213 min read
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Adoption Diaries: Becoming acquainted with grief
A truth that I have come to know and accept is this: in order to adopt, you must grieve.

Lauren Allen
Aug 17, 20215 min read
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Sharing the load: opening up about our journey
And there’s a freedom that we’ve found in opening up about our journey.

Rebecca V.
Aug 10, 20213 min read
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Physical therapy for pelvic pain
If intercourse is not pleasurable for you, if intercourse is painful for you, you are not alone.

Dr. Lauren Peterson, PT, DPT
Jul 20, 20218 min read
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Through the Eyes of Infertility: A collection of insights
Some days are harder than others – the days when the hope in your heart sinks to a whisper in quiet hushed tones.

thefruitfulhollow
Apr 21, 20214 min read
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In a season of rejoicing, is there space for my grief?
He reaches out to your hurting heart with hands scarred and a body that has been broken, and he sees you right where you are...

Faith Downing
Apr 7, 20212 min read
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Suffering from Deception
There is an even more insidious spiritual battle that occurs during these difficult struggles. Many of our emotional and spiritual suffering

Fr Christopher Shackelford
Apr 1, 20214 min read
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A Holy Thursday tradition: church visitation
If you were the only person on this earth, he would still have chosen to endure the Passion for you.

Kristin D.
Mar 30, 20214 min read
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Preparing for a fruitful Holy Week
Throughout Holy Week, let us be vigilant and keep watch. As we hear of Christ’s suffering and sacrifice for our souls, may we yearn to...

thefruitfulhollow
Mar 28, 20213 min read
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Infertility from a husband’s perspective
In this Year of St. Joseph and as we approach the Solemnity of St. Joseph, the Fruitful Hollow team have been thinking about holy husbands a

Husbands of The Fruitful Hollow
Mar 17, 20219 min read
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Suffering- The "Mysterious Way"
Pain. Anguish. Hurt. Brokenness. Loneliness. Confusion. Suffering. Do you recognize any of these companions? Maybe you know them all too well. This week, I've been reflecting on suffering, specifically suffering when it comes to infertility. The cross we carry is a painful one. I would love to be able to write and tell you tips, tricks, and ways to carry your cross pain-free, but you know as well as I do that there is no such thing as a pain-free cross. So, now what? In my qu

Lauren Allen
Jan 30, 20213 min read
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