Rachel Halperin-Zibelman - Learning to Live My Best Life Without Children

Wednesday, Mar 11 2020

I asked myself whether we could attempt to be a “family” without children? Had we only gotten married to procreate? 

For those who have been blessed with children, I ask that you be sensitive to those who are attempting to overcome the hurt and stigma that comes with infertility. Do not ask about other options. There is nothing worse than someone saying, “Why not adoption?” or “Why not just use a surrogate?”

Read more of Rachel's story in the Hadassah Magazine.

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