As they grow up, little girls dream of becoming mothers. From the first doll to baby showers, girls and women are surrounded by images and expectations about babies and motherhood. For some women, motherhood is a big part of their self-image. This is perhaps their greatest ambition. Becoming a mother feels right and natural and it is not difficult for most to follow this instinct. The majority of women who want to become mothers do so without difficulty and find great happiness in family life. This is the summary of this little girl's dreams. Even women who do not necessarily want to become mothers are aware of social expectations in this area. “The pressures to marry and raise a family can be enormous – to the extent that women who are unable to do these things may feel like there is something seriously wrong with them or that there is something greatly lacking in their lives . » Men don't face the same pressure to become fathers, and they are raised to hide their feelings or at least keep them to themselves (Baby Center). Almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by infertility. It is a long and devastating process. My aunt, Darla Peterson, has suffered from infertility for many years. It was something that affected her immensely and changed her outlook on life. Infertile women face not only physical obstacles and suffering, but also social and emotional challenges. On a physical level, many things need to work perfectly. For a woman to be fertile, her ovaries must release healthy eggs. “Her reproductive system must allow an egg to pass through her fallopian tubes and allow sperm to join the egg for fertilization. The fertilized egg must travel to the uterus and implant in the lining. So much is middle of paper......empathy with others who, as partners in the human condition, also face defeats. Over time, the shadow cast over your life can fade and the light can shine again (Resolve). Infertility is a life-changing experience. It is ironic that teenage couples and young adults who do not want children or are not ready to become parents get pregnant; while desperate couples who yearn to start their own families cannot achieve their most precious goal: naturally having their own children. Couples deal with infertility differently, not only as a couple, but individually as men and women. Only they, and others who have been through this situation, know what they are going through personally. They courageously face the reality that they are physically incapable of having children and, hopefully, find the strength to weather the storm of emotional turmoil that will ultimately be their greatest struggle..