The Real

ART

Realism, noun
An artistic approach that seeks to represent reality as accurately and authentically as possible.

Fertility treatment is more than science.

It’s hope, heartbreak, silence, sacrifice, and sometimes, deep loneliness. At every consultation, I witness the unseen moments.

This project - The Real ART: Fertility Confessionals - is an invitation to share what’s often left unsaid. It’s a tribute to the emotional truth behind IVF, egg freezing, miscarriage, donor conception, and all the complex paths to parenthood.

No advice. No diagnosis. Just your story.

There are parts of fertility care that no scan or blood test can detect.
These are the things I see in patients’ eyes—the grief, guilt, frustration, the fierce love.
This project is about giving those feelings a voice.
— Dr Kath Whitton

Submit your story

You can submit your story anonymously using the secure form below. Submissions may be featured in:

  • Short video readings on Instagram and TikTok

  • Website and blog excerpts designed to support others on similar paths.

This project is designed to protect your identity and share only the words you choose to offer. No names, contact details, or identifying information will ever be shared unless you explicitly provide consent.