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

Lauren G.
Apr 9, 20247 min read
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RESOURCE: Spouse Support Cheat​​ Sheet
Helping your spouse help you!
Infertility can be full of stressful situations: your monthly cycle, medical appointments, pregnancies of...

Ellen H.
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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Abundant life and the friendship of St. Gerard Majella
"I have come so they may have life and have it more abundantly" says Jesus in John 10:10. It is the desire of every human heart, to live an

Sarah Hauer
Mar 19, 20245 min read
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Learning to love my childless life
I love my childless life. That’s a sentence I never thought I would say! My husband Donovan and I have been trying for a baby for almost five and a half years, and I’ve spent most of that time grudgingly  carrying my cross. We’ve tried everything we can afford and that the Catholic Church permits to try to welcome a child into our family. We’ve even contemplated things that are considered a moral grey area by our Church. All of it to no avail. I’ve felt plenty of emotions ab

Jenna O’Farrell
Mar 13, 20243 min read
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When being open to life takes you into the unknown, part 2
(You can read part 1 of this series here .) I was staring at the ultrasound machine, hearing the explanation of how early it can pick up...

thefruitfulhollow
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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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
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Seasons of infertility: processing infertility
Before I write, I always seek God’s Word. His Word is inspired by the Holy Spirit, and so should my words be. He never fails to remind me...

Danielle Thompson
Feb 21, 20243 min read
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Fasting in Lent – prepare your body so your spirit can flourish
If you’ve ever fasted during Lent, then you will probably have heard about fasting as a means of spiritual discipline. And rightly so!...

Victoria Peck-Gray, RD
Feb 13, 20245 min read
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The gift-giver’s guide to care packages
We are Frances and Clare, two sisters and best friends, and care packages are our love language! Frances carries the cross of infertility an

thefruitfulhollow
Feb 7, 20246 min read
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January virtual rosary: Holy Name of Jesus
The first of our 2024 virtual gatherings for the Fruitful Hollow community is a group rosary meditating on the Holy Name of Jesus on...

thefruitfulhollow
Jan 30, 20246 min read
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