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Therapist with personal Infertility story
Hello all
I have been wondering about something for many years. Maybe you can help me organise my thoughts and feelings.
I see couples in my practise.
In my personal life, I am suffering from genetic male infertility. It forces us to do fertility treatment, and we have G-d-blessed children from the medical interventions. But the treatments are difficult and emotionally very draining.
My personal therapy is mainly about the fertility issue.
I am always wondering, how will I respond if a young man or a couple comes to my clinic due to fertility issues?
How will I know that when I see these clients, I will respond from the therapist's compassionate place, and not out of my personal and private broken heart?
How can I know if I am ready to see clients like these?
Thank you.
