If you're a woman who went through fertility treatments like IVF or IUI and now find yourself childless after infertility, this episode will speak directly to your heart. This week, we talk about a quiet kind of grief. The grief carried by the man who never got to become a dad. Whether it's your husband, partner, brother, or someone else close to you, Father's Day can feel invisible for the men who once dreamed of fatherhood but never got to live it. And if you've been focused on your own pain after infertility, you might not have realized how much he's grieving too.
If you're a woman who went through fertility treatments like IVF or IUI and now find yourself childless after infertility, this episode will speak directly to your heart.
This week, we talk about a quiet kind of grief.
The grief carried by the man who never got to become a dad.
Whether it's your husband, partner, brother, or someone else close to you, Father's Day can feel invisible for the men who once dreamed of fatherhood but never got to live it. And if you've been focused on your own pain after infertility, you might not have realized how much he's grieving too.
In this episode, you'll hear:
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How infertility affects your partner even if he never talks about it
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Why the guilt you've been carrying is not yours to hold anymore
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Ways to show up for your partner on Father's Day without it being complicated or performative
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A reminder that your relationship is still meaningful, even without children
💬 "I thought I was the only one grieving, but I wasn't. He was just quieter about it."
📖 Want more support around Father's Day?
Chapter 25 of my bestselling book, So Now What?, is dedicated to helping you understand and support your partner when he didn't get to become a biological dad.
If you're wondering how to bring up this conversation, how to honor him, and how to let go of the guilt you've been carrying, this chapter is for you.
📚 You can read Chapter 1 and the foreword by Jody Day for free:
lanamanikowski.com/book
🎁 Free Resource
Download: The Top 27 Things People Say When You're Childless (...and How to Respond)
Your script for those awkward or painful conversations.
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💬 Want help creating a life you love, even if you never became a mom?
Book your free 45-minute Thrive Call with me.
We'll create a personal plan to help you move forward with confidence, connection, and purpose.
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📲 This week on Instagram, I'm sharing a series called "A Letter to My Childless Husband."
Follow along at @lana.manikowski
If you're childless not by choice, grieving after infertility, and want to feel more connected to your life and your partner, this episode will help you start.
Your story isn't over.
It's just beginning.
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