Love Revealed in the Cross of Endometriosis and Infertility

In this episode, Mary Bruno shares her profound journey of discernment regarding marriage and motherhood, especially in light of her struggle with endometriosis and infertility. Reflecting on the importance of faith, community support, and the power of vulnerability in navigating these challenges, Mary shares about her personal experience with endometriosis and the need for the Church to recognize the many spiritual mothers in the pews, regardless of family size. 

Together, Sarah and Mary emphasize the need for an open dialogue about women's health issues and about the importance of understanding and supporting women who experience these challenges.

Acknowledging the difficulties faced in navigating the medical field and healthcare when struggling with fertility issues, this episode also highlights the significance of both physical and spiritual forms of motherhood, self-care, and the impact of suffering on personal growth and relationships. By sharing her unique story of healing, Mary beautifully recognizes the need we have for all women to offer their gifts to this world. 

We as women often feel societal pressure to conform to traditional motherhood roles, and this reality makes clear why community support is essential for those facing infertility. If you are a woman who needs encouragement in the gifts you have to offer the world, this episode is for you! We are all called to be mothers, but this episode beautifully describes just how multi-faceted and personal this vocation is for every single one of us.

Mary Bruno is a Catholic author and speaker, cofounder of the non-profit FAbM Base (fabmbase.org), and Certified Creighton Practitioner. She is from New Orleans, Louisiana, where she met and married her husband of eleven years. They adopted their daughter in 2016 and have been a marriage prep mentor couple since 2018. A late endometriosis diagnosis inspired Mary to improve fertility awareness and women’s health education through speaking, writing, and social media outreach.

Now permanently infertile, Mary’s many years of suffering have ultimately forged within her a deeper conversion and understanding of her worth. Mary offers a unique approach to conversations about infertility and sexual health, and through her story offers wisdom about how God calls all women to be fruitful. To find her blogs and books or to connect with Mary for personal coaching, please visit marygbruno.com or find her on IG @WhiteLotusBlooming.