Childfree

Why I write about my life, in public

Or what it means to be 'seen'

Aug 10 •

At nearly 48, this is how I feel about not having children

I've had a revelation

May 5 •

Is it ‘society’ pressuring people to procreate - or is it other people's projections?

The 'pressure' to get married or have kids is usually about other people's needs and fears - not mine

Apr 13 •

What life is like for a man without children

"There is a sort of artificial pressure to find meaning in life if you don’t have kids"

Mar 9 •

What women talk about in private

Is it the same for you?

Feb 16 •

I don’t have kids. So what now?

I'm exploring what makes my heart sing - and I bloomin' love it. I hope you can too

Jan 19 •

On being a single woman without kids at Christmas

Christmas - and the days around - it is a time when people’s ‘situations’ come to the fore.

Dec 22, 2024 •

On trying to write something profound about Christmas

It's bleedin' impossible. So I wrote this instead

Dec 15, 2024 •

If you feel pressure to have kids, read this

And show it to anyone nosy enough to ask about your procreation plans

Nov 3, 2024 •

Do you know who you are yet?

This childfree/childless cat lady is still working it out

Oct 27, 2024 •

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

I just went on live TV to talk about being 'childfree'

Oct 20, 2024 •

What advice would your older self give you right now?

A kind way to nudge your life in the right direction

Oct 13, 2024 •

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