The new year is upon us and that can bring about mixed feelings for people in our community. It can feel like the marker for another year passed without the outcome you've been hoping for. It can feel like you have not achieved anything because you are in the same position as you were this time last year. I'm here to say, while those feelings are valid, it's possible to put a different spin on them!
First, you made it a year! Whatever your experience was this year, you survived! That is not a small accomplishment! Be proud of yourself because this journey isn't easy.
If this year was challenging, view 2024 as a fresh start. You have another year under your belt and your experiences have provided insight on how to proceed as you move forward. Though it may not feel like you have moved closer to your goal of bringing a baby home, you have! Say, "so long" to the struggles of 2023 and "hello" to the possibilities of 2024.
Another option is to view 2024 as simply a calendar change. Maybe you aren't at a point in your journey where optimism feels possible. January first can be just as insignificant as the first of any other month if that's what you need. Just another day can provide less pressure, so choose what is best for you.
Which ever option is best for you, I wish you all the best and hope your motherhood dreams come to flurition in 2024.
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