Finding Happiness and Joy
Time for me to make a new map
I’m writing this shortly after turning 60 which, I can tell you is not for the faint hearted. Before stepping forward into the new decade, I had a long, hard … Read more
Four things I learned from (almost) 8 years of journaling
A friend recently asked me how long I’d been journaling & when I replied that it was almost 8 years, she said ‘so you must find it helpful.’ I guess … Read more
How to start the year in a way that supports your deepest intentions
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?
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
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?
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
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
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?
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!
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
