Episode 05: When Gratitude Feels Hard

04/11/2025 24 min Episodio 5

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In this week’s episode of Hope in June, Chandler opens up about what it really means to find gratitude in the middle of infertility, grief, and waiting.We talk about why “just be grateful” can feel invalidating, how toxic gratitude can silence your pain, and how to honor both heartbreak and hope in the same breath. Gratitude doesn’t mean pretending everything’s okay, it’s learning to notice the quiet good even when your heart still aches.🌿 This episode covers:Redefining gratitude during infertility and lossWhy “just be thankful” can hurt more than helpFinding gratitude that coexists with griefSmall, gentle ways to reconnect with hope✨ Affirmation of the Week:“Gratitude doesn’t erase my pain, it helps me carry it with softness.”💌 Stay connected:Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → @hopeinjunecommunitySubscribe to The Hope Letter for weekly reflections & resourcesJoin the Hope In June online Patreon community for bonus content, journal prompts & early access to resources🎙️ Don’t forget: Our mini-series episode drops this Friday — part of our November theme, Gratitude in the Waiting.#infertility #grief #healing #ttcjourney #hopeinjune #infertilitypodcast #emotionalhealing #infertilitysupport #griefandhope #selfcarejourney