Blog
Welcome to my blog, where I share reflections on involuntary childlessness, identity, and the many ways we find meaning beyond motherhood. Here, I write openly about women’s wellbeing, inclusion, and the realities of living a life that doesn’t follow the expected path. My aim is to start honest conversations, challenge assumptions, and offer connection for anyone navigating life without children — by choice or by circumstance.
Gabrielle Union’s Infertility Heartbreak…
I read a post titled 'Gabrielle Union's Infertility Heartbreak: "I Have Adenomyosis" ' which, I have to say, brought a tear to my eyes. At 43 I was broken after hearing the news that I had unexplained infertility which lead me to the realisation that I would not...
Six very different perspectives on living life after infertility
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association contacted me as they wanted to feature me in their 'a personal stories series' for World Childless Week. So here is my contribution... Click here to read more
My Interview with Natalie Silverman
I had the pleasure of meeting and talking to Natalie Silverman recently. It was such an honour to be invited by Natalie to take part in her podcast The Fertility Podcast. So click here to listen in...
#IAMME
We have a campaign running, started by blogger Cherry Williams to create pictures of ourselves with the words #IamMe as the hashtag. The plan is to show how many childless women there are, how diverse we are and how we refuse to be defined JUST by our childlessness....
The Family Album
I have been spending some time recently reconnecting with my parents, learning more about their past and reflecting on their childhood memories. It's been fun to hear their stories imagining them as children or young adults and discovering a bit more about their lives...
World Childless Week
I am very excited to be a champion for World Childless Week, 10th to 16th Sep 2018. Why not sign up for the latest news on World Childless Week
Coping with Other People’s Opinions
I listened to Jody Day's webinar 'Coping with other people' for the We Are Worthy summit recently. Jody mentioned and discussed scenarios regarding coping with other peoples opinions, you know the opinions of family and friends that leave us voiceless and wanting to...
Fertility Fest…. 2 weeks on
"...You have to take the pain and ask yourself how am I going to turn this into something positive..." Fertility Fest This year was the second time I have attended Fertility Fest and the first time I was invited to take part. I must admit I remember feeling so excited...
The First Gateway Women’s ‘Women of Colour’ Reignite Weekend
So I held the first Gateway Women's 'Women of Colour' reignite weekend workshop in London on the 28th and 29th April. I was excited and nervous about this but also very curious to see what would happen in the room. I've attended 2 reignite weekends in the past as well...
21 Miles: Swimming in search of the meaning of motherhood book Launch
Yesterday I attended the first event of Fertility Fest where Jessica Hepburn launched her book '21 Miles: Swimming in search of the meaning of motherhood'. The evening was chaired by presenter and...
When I talked to Michelle Marie McGrath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QN19LvWQ3aQ https://www.michellemariemcgrath.com/56-yvonne-john/
Fertility Fest 13 May 2018
I am loving being on this journey. It is giving me the opportunity to explore different parts of me through different experiences and through other peoples eyes. So as much as I would not have considered myself as an expert this is a new persona that I get to...