Most readers will know Tulsi Gabbard from her time in congress or her political advocacy in her post-representative career.

Gabbard opened up about her IVF journey in an interview withMeghan McCainon her podcast,Citizen McCain.

“IVF is a very difficult experience no matter what happens.

Tulsi Gabbard giving speech at convention

You go through all of this and then you schedule the first transfer.

Gabbard then began crying, highlightingthe mental health toll that the IVF process can have.

As the treatments went on, she continued to receive negative pregnancy tests.

Tulsi Gabbard at a live taping of Hannity for Fox News

Each negative test was a tough blow for her, crushing her hope each time.

Gabbard went on to discuss the way her IVF journey impacted her life.

It has since become one of her key talking points and biggest advocacies.