Unspoken by Cheryl Dowling: The Infertility Book Breaking the Silence
Unspoken breaks the silence with raw truth, heartfelt storytelling, and a call to change how we talk about fertility.
Unspoken by Cheryl Dowling: The Infertility Book Breaking the Silence
Infertility is more than a medical condition, it’s an emotional crisis, a mental health challenge, and a societal silence.
Unspoken: The Unbearable Weight of Infertility, by award-winning storyteller and fertility advocate Cheryl Dowling, is the book so many have been waiting for.
Available for pre-order now, Unspoken breaks the silence with raw truth, heartfelt storytelling, and a call to change how we talk about fertility.
“I wrote Unspoken to give voice to the millions who have felt unheard and alone in their struggle.” – Cheryl Dowling
Why Unspoken Matters
Despite how common infertility is, the emotional toll is still overlooked, minimized, or buried in silence.
Unspoken gives language to the grief, shame, identity loss, and deep exhaustion that so often go unspoken in the fertility world.
It’s for the millions who’ve felt invisible in waiting rooms, lost in lab results, or quietly breaking behind closed doors.
Through Cheryl’s lived experience, insight, and advocacy work, this book invites readers into a space of understanding, healing, and collective change.
Inside the Pages of Unspoken:
The invisible grief of infertility and the trauma it leaves behind
How infertility impacts identity, relationships, and self-worth
The mental load of infertility including complex thoughts, feelings, and emotions
A raw look at the gaps in care and what compassionate support should really look like
A rallying cry for more honest conversations in clinics, media, and society
About the Author: Cheryl Dowling
Cheryl Dowling is the founder of The IVF Warrior, a globally recognized platform supporting individuals navigating infertility, IVF, and pregnancy loss.
After navigating infertility, IVF, and loss firsthand, she turned her experience into a mission to break the silence, challenge stigma, and drive systemic change.
With a background in counseling, Cheryl blends professional insight with lived experience to reshape the conversation around infertility and advance emotional health support.
A leader in patient advocacy, she works to prioritize fertility care and push for meaningful improvements in access, support, and education.
Her work has been featured in major media outlets and earned her a Sharecare Emmy® Award for social impact.
Cheryl remains relentless in her fight to ensure those facing infertility receive the care and support they deserve.
Early Praise for Unspoken
“Cheryl’s warm, approachable voice—always rooted in equal parts science and compassion—will help so many. With Unspoken, her lived experience has become a force for good in the world. We are all better off thanks to her speaking to us, and for us.”
— Liz Plosser, former Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health & founder of Best Case Scenario Wellness
“Unspoken is a culmination of long overdue conversations. Many women will finally feel seen and heard.”
— Sarah Sinclair, Journalist & Editor, Femtech World
“As both a fertility doctor and a patient, I’ve felt the weight of hope and heartbreak. Unspoken brings light to the darkness. This book isn’t just brave—it’s life-giving.”
— Dr. Roohi Jeelani, MD, FACOG, Reproductive Endocrinologist & Fertility Advocate
Real Reviews from Early Readers
“I’ve never read something that so accurately captures the invisible weight we carry. This book held up a mirror to my experience—and somehow made it feel lighter.”
“Every page felt like someone finally got it. It gave me language for things I’ve never been able to express—not even to my closest friends.”
“This isn’t just for people going through IVF. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt like their grief didn’t fit the mold.”
“It’s raw, validating, and needed. I cried. I nodded. I finally felt understood.”
“More than a memoir—it’s a movement.”
Pre-Order Now
Unspoken: The Unbearable Weight of Infertility is now available for pre-order on:
Other major retailers
Official Release Date: June 3, 2025
Visit www.theivfwarrior.ca to learn more, access exclusive pre-order incentives, or bring Unspoken to your clinic, organization, or support community.
The ebook edition of Unspoken is now available, worldwide. Order your copy today and start reading instantly.
Who Should Read Unspoken?
If you’re on a fertility journey and feel emotionally drained, unseen, or misunderstood
If you’ve experienced infertility or IVF
If you work in healthcare and want to better support fertility patients
If someone you love is struggling with infertility
Because No One Should Suffer in Silence
At The IVF Warrior, we believe infertility deserves more than statistics. It deserves compassion. Unspoken is a long-overdue resource that turns silent grief into shared strength.
“It puts the pain into words. It gives infertility the voice it has long been denied.” – Finesse Literary Press ★★★★★
Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your healthcare provider or qualified medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this blog.
