Lisa Faulkner Opens Up About Fertility Struggles

Actress Lisa Faulkner has candidly shared her struggles with infertility, describing her experience with three rounds of IVF and a failed ectopic pregnancy as 'a very dark time.' At 52, she reflected on the loneliness she felt when her peers were successfully conceiving while she remained unable to do so. Following her challenges, Faulkner adopted her daughter, Billie, when she was 17 months old, emphasizing that adoption is fundamentally different from conception, particularly when addressing a child's trauma. Faulkner highlighted the ongoing emotional work required in her journey as a mother. Now married to chef John Torode, she notes the importance of taking things slowly in their relationship due to her past experiences. Faulkner's story serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of motherhood and the emotional battles many face in their journeys to parenthood.