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What Am I Lying to Myself About? Patriarchy, Motherhood, and the Things We Lean On

What Am I Lying to Myself About? Patriarchy, Motherhood, and the Things We Lean On

by findingmyplanb | Feb 1, 2026 | Blog

The question “What am I lying to myself about?” has stayed with me since listening to a podcast hosted by Johnny Lawrence in conversation with Donna Lancaster – a conversation that stayed with me long after I’d finished listening. Johnny and I met through...
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So what does it mean to be a childless black woman living in the UK, navigating her way to finding a fulfilling life without children???

Hi I’m Yvonne!  I’m a public speaker, author, photographer, facilitator of the Gateway Women’s Reignite Weekends and all-round bad ass (sometimes crazy), adventures woman who lives for new experiences. My journey has led me to meet some amazing woman at different stages of their grief which has been a privilege to witness their stories. So welcome to my blog and my journey to finding a fulfilling life without children…

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