Childless Not By Choice: Are These Feelings Normal?
THESE FEELINGS SUCK (AND THEY ARE NORMAL)! Bitterness Sadness Indifferent Angry Depressed Abandoned Envy Unmotivated Resentment These feelings get a bad rap or…
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ALTERNATIVE SELF TALK IDEAS FOR TOXIC STEREOTYPES ABOUT SINGLE AND/OR CHILDLESS NOT BY CHOICE PEOPLE
Much of the stigma and negative self talk associated with being childless not by choice or single and childless not by choice is due to the societal stereotypes that seem so “normal” we absorb them as truth. There are narratives that we’ve heard for so…
Coping with Childlessness
We approaching that time of year where the triggers related to being childless not by choice get more consistent. Lots of child centered holidays and lots of questions of the nosy and intrusive variety. Here are some quick practical suggestions for any budget that you…
Childless Not By Choice: Coping By Staying In The Moment When Feeling Anxious Or Worried About The Future
When we are feeling anxious or worried this is typically, although not always, associated with “what if” thoughts about the future. When you live a life where you don’t see many people in your same circumstance, like not having children, the imagination can run wild.…