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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.
I guess it will always be there!!!
So I am at an event wondering if I should share that I am hosting a party for my books' first year anniversary. Even after all this time I still feel apprehensive about inviting people into my world, especially women who are mothers. But I took a step and decided to...
The appointment
So I'm sitting in front of the gyne consultant having yet another appointment that I could do without. "Do you have children" she asks. My answer is "No". "Are you sexually active" she asks, ummm now she has my attention... I'm not sure what to say I mean this is a...
The awkward moment…
So I was enjoying an evening meal with some female friends when the young waiter come over to our table and asked if we are all mothers. When asked why the waiter informed us that we should see the film 'Boss Baby' a film, as he put it, that mothers will enjoy and...
Ted Talk Hull
On Friday the 31st March I attending a live Ted Talk event in Hull. OMG I was so excited esp as I've watch a few Ted talks on YouTube and most importantly because Jody Day was giving her very first talk. And I was there to experience it!!! The event was...
Such kind words…
Dealing with difficult emotions
I was at an event recently where a lady spoke about the charity she started called Sienna's footsteps. The aim of the charity is to raise awareness and money for her daughter to have an operation (in the states) that will help her to walk. Her daughter has cerebral...
Such a beautiful post
I received this post on FB. It touched my heart to read these kind words
Parents who regret having children
I read this article in the guardian this weekend. It's wonderfully honest that I had to share it with you all. I plan to blog more about it soon but for now here it it....
In my End is my Beginning…
On the 26th March 2015 I had my last session on Jody's Plan B mentorship programme. That particular session was based on endings something that I loosely thought about until now. Jody mentioned that 'endings are thresholds that hold the power of both the old and the...
Is flexible working biased against non-parents?
An interesting article on the BBC news website When the right to request flexible working was extended to all employees in 2014, the move was heralded as a game changer in the workplace. With anyone eligible to ask to work from home and/or reduce their hours, it...
You never know what’s around the corner
Look what I spotted in my local library...
An article in the Guardian
Just sharing an article one of my GW Bees shared with our group this weekend. Its a love;y article of hope, courage and dealing with grief... https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/jan/06/open-water-swimming-last-chance-alexandra-heminsley-leap-in ...