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

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May 13, 2018 By sandymichelet

When church hurts – a letter from the childless

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 support/lack of support I ...

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April 28, 2018 By sandymichelet

Guest Post: Is life a lie made up by lying liars?

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 to obey the DO NOT CROSS sign. All except ...

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May 15, 2017 By sandymichelet

Mother’s Day: The Voldemort of holidays.

I know...I know.....Mother's Day is to be cherished. Yeah. Whatever. Mother's Day is single handedly the worst day of the year for me and every other person struggling to have a child. Every. Single. Year. I've said previously that church is VERY hard. It should be a place for peace…but the place is full of families with children and a constant ...

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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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