I have spent a few hours really debating to myself whether to post this or not.

But even this morning I have been chatting to people who are experiencing the heart wrench that is infertility. And discussing Menopausal symptoms that are heightened for many due to being so young.

It really does affect your quality of life.

I’m the first to admit that I love a good laugh. And we may all laugh at posts/pictures/memes etc that humour our life experiences.

So right now I am having a real battle, as whilst I appreciate the funny side to this image for those who it will relate to. There is also a defiance in my heart that I am truly fed up of seeing shit like this…

So what do I do?…

I feel some responsibility to speak out for individuals in my situation. For those individuals who would really be offended and quite hurt by this. But I also understand that this condition is unknown to many, therefore is there malice involved? Probably not.

However, it is ignorant and in order to prevent some of that ignorance, awareness needs to be raised.

As someone who has to live everyday with a diagnosis, with symptoms, with hormonal imbalances, with stigma, with isolation and with infertility. I do feel the need to raise awareness that actually posts like this are not ok.

It is a reminder of what we cannot have and how having POI is so life changing!

#mentalhealthawarenessweek

#raisingawareness

#preventingstigmas