For Family and Friends
Thank you for wanting to support your family member or friend who is navigating a complicated family building journey. In addition to the resources in this section, we also suggest learning more about whatever path your loved one is on. And if you’re ever looking for additional information or have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at admin@allpathsfb.org.
“It’s Okay That It Sucks”
After enduring four pregnancy losses in just twelve months, the most healing words Macie heard didn’t offer false hope or easy silver linings, they simply acknowledged the brutal truth: "it's not ok, this sucks." In this episode of the AllPaths Podcast,...
Unexplained Is Unacceptable
Driven by the stark reality that half of all recurrent pregnancy loss cases go completely unexplained, Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Association (RPLA) co-founder Megan Hanson shares her story and discusses turning patient heartbreak into scientific progress....
“Two Things Can Be True at the Same Time”
How do you hold space for others through infertility, pregnancy, and the postpartum period while quietly navigating your own recurrent pregnancy loss? In this episode of the AllPaths podcast, we sit down with Caitlin Vinter, a perinatal therapist and mother...
Wave of Light
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month (PAIL), a time for us to honor the babies held in our hearts. The heartbreaking reality is that 1 out of every 4 confirmed pregnancies ends in loss, and that number may be even higher for those who are...
Do Something: How to Show Up for Someone Navigating Infertility and Loss
By Caitlin Vinter, LICSW, PMH-C It was after my third miscarriage, after my therapist had been encouraging me to find a support group, that I made my way to AllPaths. By this point, I had been struggling with recurrent pregnancy loss for over a year. I was...
“If I just get up and take a shower, I’ve done something today.”
In this episode of the AllPaths podcast, we sit down with Jen Rogalski, Assistant Director of Empty Arms Bereavement Support, to discuss her journey through late-term pregnancy loss and her subsequent path to healing. Jen shares the heartbreaking story of...
Together Every Step: The 2026 Footsteps for Family Building Walk
We can't wait for our 2026 Footsteps for Family Building Walk! This annual event is more than just a fundraiser; it is a celebration of the diverse and often challenging paths to building a family. At AllPaths Family Building, our mission is to ensure that...
Kelly’s Journey: Hurry up and wait
Kelly Soule shares about her ongoing journey and the difficulty of not knowing what’s next for her family. From processing IVF not working and a changing relationship with her own body, to attempting to adjust to having no sense of control and situations...
“We’re Not on the Same Page!”
Guest post by Lotte Smith-Hansen, PhD If you’re building a family with a partner, what happens if you disagree about the next steps in your journey? Believe it or not, this happens more often than you might think. A complicated family building journey...
There Is No Timeline for Grief
Guest Post by Stephanie Crawford As a facilitator of pregnancy and infant loss grief support groups and an advocate for positive healing, I often meet people who say “I feel like I’ve been sad too long” or “I can't seem to get over this”. Many families...
Because You Care: Tips for Family and Friends
Guest Post by Lynn Polin If you’re reading this, it’s because you care. Because someone in your life that you love is struggling to build a family. The fact is that they are not alone. It is estimated that 1 in 8 couples are affected by infertility (which is...
BFF and TTC
By Kate Weldon LeBlanc Last year Sadie* reached out to me, knowing that I have experienced infertility and work at RESOLVE New England. She asked, “My best friend is going through IVF, but now I am pregnant and eventually will post about it on Facebook. How...