On Being Childfree

A series I started in March 2019 to offer a space for those who are child-free either by choice or circumstance to share their stories. Supporting anyone who has faced judgement, intrusive questions and feels isolated in the hope we can help others to see there is a way forward.


On Being Childfree – Jane’s Story

Welcome everyone! It’s week twenty-six of the “On Being Childfree” blog series and today I’m welcoming Jane. Jane won’t mind me saying that she’s our…

On Being Childfree – World Childless Week

Welcome to this week’s post for On Being Childfree and it’s going to be a little different from the norm. There’s a few reasons for…

On Being Childfree – Michelle’s Story

Welcome everyone! It’s week twenty-five of the “On Being Childfree” blog series and today I’m welcoming Michelle. She talks about how a serious illness compounded…

On Being Childfree – Maggie’s Story

Welcome everyone! It’s week twenty-four of the “On Being Childfree” blog series and today’s poster really does open up to show her own situation has…

On Being Childfree – Kerry’s Story

Welcome everyone! It’s week twenty-three of the “On Being Childfree” blog series and today it’s a story that initially made me flinch a little I…

On Being Childfree – Claire’s Story

Welcome everyone! It’s week twenty-two of the “On Being Childfree” blog series and today I’m delighted to welcome Claire. I’ve been reading so many stories…

On Being Childfree – Niamh’s Story

Welcome everyone! It’s week twenty-one of the “On Being Childfree” blog series and today looks a little different because I’m sharing the first story of…