Why Netflix’s ‘Messy Girl Summer’ Missed the Mark—and What That Taught Me About Fertility Journeys

Have you ever felt like life’s messiest moments are the ones that teach you the most? I recently came across a fascinating article on CNET about Netflix's new 'Messy Girl Summer' category—a quirky, relatable movie and show lineup meant to celebrate imperfection and chaos. The article, I Think Netflix's New 'Messy Girl Summer' Category Missed a Few Titles, but I've Got You, got me thinking about how this concept surprisingly mirrors the emotional rollercoaster many experience during their fertility journey.

Netflix tried to capture the spirit of those wild, unfiltered summer experiences we all have—where things get messy, unpredictable, and honestly, a little uncomfortable. But as the writer pointed out, some favorite “messy” titles were missing from the line-up, reminding us that no one list or label ever fully captures the complexity of life. This made me think: if a streaming service’s attempt to define “messy” life can feel incomplete, how much more nuanced and deeply personal is the messiness of fertility struggles?

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