VERONA — Infertility is a tough cross to carry, and many women feel very isolated and without support in this area.
Infertility is often something we are unwilling or unable to share with others. As women, especially Catholic women, bringing new life into this world is at the very core of who we are. Not being able to do so is very painful.
And, unfortunately, while infertility certainly affects men, it affects them very differently than it does women. No matter how caring and supportive her husband is, many women suffering from infertility feel very alone.
Women carrying the cross of infertility are invited to share with and get to know other women at the newly established Hannah’s Hope support group meetings. Hannah’s Hope offers emotional and spiritual support, friendship, and education about Church teaching and treatment options for women suffering from primary or secondary infertility or miscarriage.The group will meet on the second Monday of the month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting on July 14 in a private meeting space at the Sow‘s Ear Coffee Shop in Verona (125 S. Main St., Verona).
The group will be facilitated by three women — Sarah Ramthun, Audrey Klingele, and Emily Seyfert — each with their own unique story of infertility. Social events will be planned for couples, but the Hannah’s Hope meetings are intended for women only.
There is no cost or commitment of regular attendance. No registration is required.
For more information visit www.madisondiocese.org/hannahshope or contact Alison Hetue, NFP coordinator, Diocese of Madison, at 608-821-3134 or alison.hetue@madisondiocese.org