{"id":17349,"date":"2020-04-02T14:32:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T18:32:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/?p=17349"},"modified":"2020-04-02T14:32:15","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T18:32:15","slug":"how-to-ask-for-emotional-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progyny.com\/blog\/fertility-family-building\/how-to-ask-for-emotional-support\/","title":{"rendered":"How to ask for Emotional Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pg-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to ask for Emotional Support\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/403141935?h=f77c31320b&amp;dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>With feelings of isolation at an all-time high, it\u2019s crucial now more than ever to rely on our support systems to provide the human connection we need. 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