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Patricia Tan
Patricia is a mother who went through years of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment and gave birth to her first child in July 2020.
What does “Community” mean to you in your life?
A space for anyone to connect with people across countries and to have unfiltered conversations.
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Share with us who’s a part of your community, and why is it important to you?
It is very important to me because I went through years of IVF treatment and I was part of the community of ladies going through struggles of conceiving. The sense of connection and bi-directional empathy that is genuine in a community helps hold my fears, hopes, and sadness. Being part of the community provides validation – when we hear others' stories that are similar to ours, we feel LESS alone.
"Accept what is, let go what was, have faith in what will be"
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What’s one fond memory with your community that you cherish a lot?
When I first sat down with a group of ladies going through IVF, I broke down when I told them I didn’t feel worthy as a woman. The ladies held my hand saying we are stronger than we think–that unspoken bond really stuck in my head till today. Knowing I’m not alone gave me the support I needed.
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Our Global Network
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Tricia Gosingtian
PHILIPPINES
"You don't have to have anything figured out ever. Take it easy. Learn along the way. Don't be afraid to start from Level 1."
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