World Childless Week’s mission is simple…to raise awareness of the childless not by choice across the world. Wow! That is POWERFUL! The week is broken into themes to allow for a deeper dive into 7 different topics. It is difficult to wrap our arms around our own grief ….so its even more difficult to try…
By Janet Stouder Glaze Six months ago, I started planning to get through my 45th birthday. I’ve hated celebrating this day for the past 5 years. I’ve miscarried twice, but never got pregnant again and every subsequent birthday was my reminder of failure and my looming fertility expiration date. My fight to hold onto a…
This is a Guest Post by Viann B. from Houston, Texas. Check out her blog thegutlink.wordpress.com or on FB & Insta: @thegutlink Our long and bumpy road of infertility began 9 years ago. After numerous tests and failed treatments, IVF was our only hope of conceiving. In 2015, the procedure was successful. Early in the twin pregnancy,…
This guest post is written by Laurie Spellmeyer. (We are hoping to see more Guest Posts from her in the coming months!) Recently, I attended the funeral of my cousin, a woman who inspired many people after she was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) Filled with grace, strength and faith she accepted her diagnosis…
Dear Pastors, Priests, Rabbis and all other religious leaders, How many of your church attendees are childless not by choice? Church can be extremely hard for people like me (childless). It should be a place for peace…but the place is full of families with children and a constant reminder of my failure. Because of the…
Let’s face it. Mother’s Day can suck. Over the last two years, I’ve found a strong network of childless women (both in person and online). We’ve gotten to know and lean on each other. The sites are buzzing in fear/sadness/anxiety because tomorrow is the second Sunday of May….which may sound like a normal day to…
I am excited to introduce a new guest blogger! GK Burch and I met in Pasadena last year at the Gateway Women’s Reignite Weekend. After meeting for drinks, a group of us decided to go grab dinner. We were cautiously optimistic but still unsure of each other. Before crossing the street, we all slowed down…
Search Facebook for “The Childless Life” Group and request access. A place where you can talk freely….no worries about the everyday struggled of childlessness No one will judge or ridicule Confidential (members agree to a few guidelines) No TTC (trying to conceive talk) TWK (Those with kids) not invited 🙂 This sounds like a sad…
There isn’t a right or wrong. It just is. “I have been crazy busy. My daughter just made the dance team and we are traveling every weekend.” “Girl, I know what you’re saying!! The twins are going into the 9th grade and are killing me with track meets…and Jacob just made the all star teaml!”…
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What if Meghan Markle can’t get pregnant?
Like millions of people around the world, I woke up early on May 19, 2018 to watch #TheRoyalWedding where Meghan Markle married Prince Harry. For months, the world has watched their every move and cataloged every tiny detail from the dress to the venue to the menu. I actually saw an article about the shoes…
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