Danielle D Jenkins PsyD

 

I have debated whether to share my story. Not because I think people should keep their heartaches to themselves but because I know I have clients who read my blog and listen to my podcast. My story is raw. It’s still in progress and everything I have learned in my training about being a good therapist is to only share hardships that have been fully processed. Here’s the thing though, I also strongly believe in reducing the stigma of talking about fertility concerns and pregnancy loss.

 

My story is real, it’s raw, and it might hurt to hear. It might also change the way clients, friends, or even family feel about me. People assume a lot about therapists and I’m sure most of my clients have ideas about me that may or may not be completely true. I caution any of my clients (past and present) to think through whether it will change our work together to learn more about my personal life. It might and that might be difficult. I...