Navigating the Trials and Triumphs of Secondary Infertility
이차성 불임| The One with Funmi Okubanjo: Episode 33 (2023)
“I believe my lack of knowledge stemmed from the modesty and virginity expectations placed on young girls. Growing up, due to the high rate of teenage pregnancy, our mothers instilled fear in us with statements like, “If a man touches you, you’ll get pregnant.” Nobody wanted to have open conversations about these topics. In discussions with my mom as an adult, I learned that she thought that talking about these things frequently might encourage us to explore them. So, she avoided these discussions, hoping our ignorance and fear would prevent us from being sexually active before marriage.” — Funmi (2023)
“I’ve walked alongside numerous individuals on this journey, extending my hand in support, engaging in heartfelt conversations, and offering solace. When they achieve their goals, their happiness brings me immense joy. But for me, I remain trapped. To depict this feeling vividly, it’s as if I’m confined within a classroom. I can recount every detail, from the bruised walls to the colors and numbers of the chairs. When a new student arrives, they hear this about me: “Oh, that’s the person to meet; she knows the ins and outs and the professors who can guide you to success.” Yet, I’m the student who remains in the same class, unable to graduate. It may be an oversimplification, but I can’t help but question why it hasn’t worked out for me despite numerous attempts and the physical toll it’s taken on…
