Why Don’t You Just Adopt?
When I was going through IVF—and in the thick of not succeeding—I was depressed in a way I didn’t think was possible. People thought they were being comforting when they asked me, “Why don’t you…
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Childfree Not by Choice: 5 Lessons I Have Learned After Letting Go of Parenthood
What does life look like when the dream of parenthood ends, but your story keeps going? That’s the question I’ve wrestled with—and here are five lessons I’ve learned along the way. For me, the end…
View PostThis Isn’t the Midlife I Imagined — Here’s How I Pivoted at 55
I used to think midlife would look different. I thought there’d be kids. A family. A rhythm to my days that followed school schedules and bedtime routines. But instead, I’m here—childfree not by choice, trying…
View PostMore to Life Than Children? Why That Phrase Hurts More Than It Helps
“Stephanie, there is more to life than children.” That’s what my ex-husband said to me when I told him that all my IVF options had failed with my current husband. I had nothing left—no more…
View PostHuffington 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.…
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