It’s been a journey of tears, pain and trauma and I expect that to be life long. This is what I have learned and I wanted to share it with you on #timetotalk day.
Read MoreAmazing people I know: Michael Hughes
Michael Hughes and why it’s important to talk about male infertility and make friends despite childlessness.
Read MoreWhen labels hurt
I feel I always start posts by saying this is painful or difficult! Much of our journeys are littered with difficult situations, painful treatment, hard decisions and loss. The loss is what binds anyone who falls under the banner of childless. To the outside world that term might seem relatively simple. Within our community, it can be fraught with misunderstandings and argument and I find myself witness to disagreements.
Read MoreTips on how to support an involuntary childless friend this season
That's a crap title but I wanted to get your attention as someone who perhaps has children or has chosen to not have children. I am sure that it's hard knowing what to say or do when you have a friend who is involuntarily childless. I often think of how much I'd hate to be the person having to cope with me when I was at my lowest. This piece was written during World Childless Week but wasn't posted until now as I think it's more timely. I hope it's useful.
Read MoreGratitude sticks
I had to share this amazing idea with you. I met a lovely friend for lunch recently. I know she reads this blog so I that she recognises herself though I won't name her. She's starting up in a new business and I'm always amazed by her wonderful ideas to keep herself motivated.
Read MoreAmanda and Carrie, the school reunion
If school reunion invites make you quake in your shoes, here's a different take on them from Amanda and Carrie.
Read MoreFriday find: Ageing Without Children
Like it or not, we can't turn back the clock and we are getting older. Ageing Without Children are a fantastic group are led by a strong committee
Read MoreFriday find: Disconnected male
We are a design project so I'm always on the look out for art projects in the area of infertility and design and art. I absolutely credit Walk In Our Shoes and everyone who has supported it with being a major part of my recovery. So when I see something creative I have to share it. So this Friday Find is Disconnected Male.
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