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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. I mean, it has been 20 years, with no results, so I guess they were no longer interested or felt uncomfortable asking.

The publication gave me so much freedom! I felt relieved and even shared on LinkedIn which I did not want to do because it was so personal. But I am glad the word is out so I can move forward. There was so much support that my shame diminished. Women in my situation shared their stories and I no longer felt alone. There are people like me, like us, who want support. I hope this blog provides that.

If you would like to read the article, you can find it here.

I would love to hear your comments!

StephanieImage from Huffington Posst article of me and mIchel in Portugal January 1 2024

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  • My name is Stephanie, and if life didn’t go as planned, you are not less. Your story still matters—and if you need someone who truly gets it, I’m here.

    I split my time between North Carolina and Paris with my husband, Michel, and our two dogs, YaYa and ZZ. I’m a stepmom, traveler, and storyteller. I advocate for shifting the language—from “childless” to "Childfree Not by Choice"—to reflect the strength and resilience behind this path.

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