As counselor for infertility patients, Kathy Fountain sees bittersweet side of Mother’s Day
In this St. Petersburg Times Story, Irene Maher writes about Kathy Fountain’s insights into the ups and downs of Mother’s Day.
Here is an exert from the original story:
“Kathy Fountain knows well the ups and downs of Mother’s Day.
She has a son, a recent college graduate. But she also has struggled with infertility.
Now the former TV news anchor is a mental health counselor specializing in helping infertile couples assess and work through their options. So she sees the national celebration through many different prisms.
‘While some may dismiss it as a greeting-card holiday, its meaning is clear: Motherhood is special,’ she says.
‘But for those who are still hoping for the chance to become a parent, the day can be a bittersweet reminder — a time of pain mingled with hope.’
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