He Called Me “Mommy”
My body froze when Nolan first called me “Mommy.” He was almost six years old and his sister was two. They were supposed to be with us for two weeks while the state completed a…
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Huffington Post Article: My Big Reveal
Huffington Post article—on June 6, 2025, I finally shared the truth: I’m no longer pursuing parenthood. This article was meant more for my friends and family who stopped asking me questions about my parenthood journey.…
View PostFrom Silence to Solidarity: When I Decided Not to Pursue Parenthood Anymore.
When I decided not to pursue parenthood anymore, I felt so alone. Was there anyone else like me who gave up? Yes, there was Jennifer Aniston, but she did not take up the mantle of…
View PostWhat Am I Supposed to Say About Mother’s Day as CFNBC?
I Don’t Have Advice. Just Honesty. It’s hard to write about Mother’s Day. What am I supposed to say? I don’t have new wisdom for women who are childfree not by choice (CFNBC). No checklist…
View PostWhen 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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