I came late to blogging in the IF/ALI context. I started here at No
Kidding in 2010, almost nine years after my first loss, and seven years (and 23 days) after
learning I would never have children. I’d done (most of) my grieving, with much
wonderful support online, but many of those who had supported me through loss
were unable to support me through a no kidding life. I wanted to find more
members of my tribe, and I wanted to share what I’d learned. I had already been
blogging for several years, but for some reason I had never thought about
looking for infertility bloggers.
When I did look, I found Pamela. Here was a woman around my age, doing
much the same thing that I wanted to do. She was a pro, with a deservedly wide
reach. Her voice was being heard, even though she’d written a book called
Silent Sorority. I promptly purchased and read her book, and knew that I’d
found my tribe.
Pamela has not faded away. She is still at the vanguard of those of us
without children who wanted children, making her and our voice
heard, speaking up even when it might be unpopular. She critiques the fertility
industry, something those who get their babies don’t always feel able or
willing to do. Pamela has been able to step back, and
look at the wider picture, and ask the question, “is this right?”
So her new book is very aptly named - “Finally Heard: A Silent Sorority Finds its Voice.” She goes beyond just the intimate emotional issues of
infertility and not being able to have children, and reaches into two areas
rarely discussed - the predominant societal attitudes towards infertility and
the childless (I use that term because this is how society sees us), and the
dangers of an unregulated infertility industry.
I for one am very grateful to have her intelligent and articulate voice speaking
out and being heard on our behalf, and hope that she is never silent again. Thank
you Pamela!
I urge you to read it, whatever stage you are at in your journey, and you
too will know you’ve found your tribe, and your leader.
(And don't forget to review it on Amazon!)
