When Paying Attention to Your Feelings Tells You Everything You Need to Know

I knew something was off – but I did not want to accept it. I’m lucky to have a good therapist. But when she says, “Pay attention to your feelings,” I know something is bubbling…

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Will They Remember Me? A Legacy of a CFNBC Aunt

I’ve come to realize that being a Childfree Not by Choice (CFNBC) aunt is one of the deepest ways I’ve shown up in the world—with love, with intention, and with a hope to be remembered.…

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A Year After Letting Go of Parenthood: Grief, Relief, and What Comes Next

I just got back from a work trip in Europe, one of the few places where I always feel like I can breathe. Somewhere between the airport and the quiet café in Milan, I realized…

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Returning to Paris After Giving Up Parenthood Dreams

I arrived in Paris this weekend—returning to Paris after giving up parenthood dreams. It’s my first visit since I made peace with a future that no longer includes a child. The last time I was…

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2025: Embracing the Involuntary Childfree Life

A New Year, A New Life It’s 2025, and I am stepping into a new chapter of my life with fresh goals and no children. This is the year I fully embrace being involuntary childfree…

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