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My family tree stops with me. The journey from infertility to acceptance in 147 easy steps.

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August 25, 2017 By sandymichelet

GUEST POST – Childless & Childfree – Two Peas in the Same Stigmatized Pod

Below is our first guest post written by an incredible author..... Grab a glass of wine, sit back...and read a different perspective. In her own words:  I have worked with Sandy for several years, and anyone who knows anything about her will know she is one kick-ass party planner. I’m sure she has planned her own funeral because honestly, she ...

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August 10, 2017 By sandymichelet

Mammograms and tennis shoes

Sadly, some of the most surprising interactions I have had as a childless woman are in medical facilities who think there are two kinds of women in the world: Those who have given birth and those who will soon. Other than that, the women don't exist. And it impacts how women take care of themselves. Three personal examples over the last few ...

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July 6, 2017 By sandymichelet

Adoption is soooooooooo easy

Every person or couple struggling to have a baby has heard the same advice. In fact, the advice never ends....and it is usually horrible. I am not against getting advice. Help me pick out the color of my couch or the flowers for my front yard. I'd love that. However, I needed a little more space when it came to whether or not adoption was ...

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Hello! I am Sandy from Louisiana. I am childless (it wasn't a choice). This blog explores coming to terms with childlessness, finding our inner strength (it’s still in there!) and how to live a life different from what we dreamed…The heartbreak never goes away. But there is joy. We will find it together. Let’s talk. Dig deeper →

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