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.
My week in the media
What a week…. Tuesday the 12th, I was quoted in the Guardian newspaper after being interviewed by Ammar Kalia for an article titled ‘It is devastating’: the millennials who would love to have kids – but can’t afford a family’ Wednesday the 13th, I had an IG live...
Black History Month – Meet Tracee Ellis Ross
“I don’t say I look my most beautiful, I FEEL my most beautiful…” For Black History Month it gives me great pleasure to introduce you to the American actress, singer, television host, producer and director, Tracee Ellis Ross who is known for her lead roles in the...
Baby Loss Awareness Week 2021
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually from 9 to 15 October, being a special opportunity to mark the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or soon after birth. It’s an opportunity for bereaved parents, family members and friends to commemorate the...
1 in 5 with Geeta Pendse
I went to bed smiling and woke up with the same smile after my interview with journalist and presenter Geeta Pendse yesterday evening. Geeta is working on a podcast which aims to give a voice to women who are childless by circumstance or by choice and graciously asked...
Black History Month: Meet Bell Hooks
Bell hooks or Gloria Jean Watkins was born September 25, 1952 and has basically been an intersectional feminist ever since. She is most well known for her feminist theory that recognizes social classifications (e.g., race, gender, sexual identity, class,...
Black History Month: Meet Claudia Jones
So, I’m kicking off BHM this year with re-introducing an inspiring women who I came across for the first time last year. Claudia Jones (21 February 1915 – 24 December 1964), was a Trinidad and Tobago-born journalist and activist. Now you know that I have to give a...
‘Myleene Klass: Miscarriage and Me’ – 14th October 2021
The long awaited documentary 'Myleene, Miscarriage and Me' highlighting miscarriage stories, that I was interviewed for in September will be on the W channel on Thursday 14th October. I'm so excited to share the advert here OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
RealTalk with Simply Deez Radio Show
Catch my recent appearance on Pamtengo Radio - RealTalk with Simply Deez show. You can hear me tell my story from 1:37:20
Facing the Monster
Back in October 2020 I was contacted by Kelly Windsor Pawsey, a freelance radio and podcast Audio Producer, who’s worked predominantly for the BBC. Kelly was producing a podcast with the author, Nathan Filer the internationally celebrated author; his debut novel ‘The...
Myleene and Me – The untold stories
I was contacted a few months ago by Eirlys explaining that the W channel are producing a show on miscarriage fronted by Myleene Klass. They had come across my work and asked if I’d be interested in being filmed being interviewed by Myleene for the documentary. Umm let...
On set for the “Myleene, Miscarriage and Me” documentary
Just another ordinary Wednesday!!! It definitely was not just another ordinary Wednesday for me. After months of consulting with the producers of the Myleene, Miscarriage and Me documentary for the W channel it finally happened. I made my way after work, to a studio...
It’s my Birthday!
Dreaming of a Life Unlived is 5 years old today! 5 years ago, today my baby was born. Dreaming of a life Unlived came to life on the 26 July 2016 and it’s been such a joy to watch her grow and touch those who have got to know the stories within the pages of my book....