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This unstructured life
I am childfree and freelance and sometimes do 'nothing' all day
Oct 9 • 
Lucy Handley
Why I write about my life, in public
Or what it means to be 'seen'
Aug 10 • 
Lucy Handley
At nearly 48, this is how I feel about not having children
I've had a revelation
May 5 • 
Lucy Handley
I need you to make an effort to "get" me
My number one need from a partner
Apr 6 • 
Lucy Handley
Do you know how to say 'No'?
It's better to disappoint someone else than to disappoint yourself
Mar 16 • 
Lucy Handley
What women talk about in private
Is it the same for you?
Feb 16 • 
Lucy Handley
Do you know who you are yet?
This childfree/childless cat lady is still working it out
Oct 27, 2024 • 
Lucy Handley
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 • 
Lucy Handley
Why "I can't believe you're single" is the worst thing to say on a date
Or ever
Sep 16, 2024 • 
Lucy Handley
Midlife crisis? I’m having a midlife bounce
Thank you for all the lovely messages you sent after the post I wrote about my dad, Roger, who died 15 years ago.
Aug 25, 2024 • 
Lucy Handley
To my dad
It's been 15 years
Aug 18, 2024 • 
Lucy Handley
Does it feel like 'everyone else' is having children?
Here's what I know about that
Jul 7, 2024 • 
Lucy Handley
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