Childless

Finding Joy Beyond Childlessness, 5 things I’ve learned in 5 years.

By Lesley / June 15, 2023 / 0

It’s 5 years since my book, Finding Joy Beyond Childlessness was published. It was a huge milestone, when I announced to the world that, despite being childless & my life … Read more

How to start the year in a way that supports your deepest intentions

By Lesley / January 4, 2023 / 0

As we head into another year where there are so many unknowns, you may be tempted to try & control those things which are in your domain & set yourself … Read more

What do you want to take forward to next year?

By Lesley / November 15, 2021 / 0

Autumn or Fall is the time when nature leads by example, by shedding what it doesn’t need, retaining only what’s necessary to sustain it through the winter & when seeds … Read more

What my back taught me about acceptance  

By Lesley / October 5, 2021 / 4

Three years ago I wrote a blog about acceptance & I guess I thought (or hoped) I had it nailed. But looking back I realise there was one crucial piece … Read more

What will your contribution be?

By Lesley / September 5, 2021 / 0

This year World Childless Week runs from 13th to 19th September & I’m very proud to continue to be an Ambassador. I hope you’ll join me in celebrating our community … Read more

The Unexpected Gift of Sharing Our Stories

By Lesley / August 2, 2021 / 5

Today I have a guest post for you by Kathleen Guthrie Woods who  is a long time member of the childless community & you may have come across if you … Read more

Finding Joy, 3 years on

By Lesley / June 14, 2021 / 0

18th June 2021 marks 3 years since the publication of my book, Finding Joy Beyond Childlessness so I decided it was time to read it. Yes, I know I wrote … Read more

What really comforts you?

By Lesley / May 17, 2021 / 0

Let’s be honest; many of us are struggling in one way or another right now, I certainly am. I got through last year in one piece, but the last couple … Read more

200 blogs later & I’m still chipping away!

By Lesley / April 19, 2021 / 20

This is my 200th blog (woo hoo). The first, published over 8 years ago on 7th March 2013 was entitled ‘Childless or Childfree – what’s the difference & does it … Read more

What if being childless were an opportunity?

By Lesley / March 29, 2021 / 0

In my recent talk for the Childless Collective Summit, I asked the question ‘What if being childless were an opportunity?’ And before you recoil in horror, let me explain… This … Read more

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