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Life Without Children

Adoption and Fostering Are Not a Cure for Infertility

I chose permanent childlessness over ruining a kid’s life

Nov 15

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Nov 15

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Can I Opt Out of Christmas Without Being Branded a Grinch?

Maybe I’d feel differently if I’d had my own kids, but I’m so over it.

Nov 10

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Nov 10

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Am I Childless, Childfree or a Proxy-Parent?

And why does it even matter?

Oct 2

Am I Childless, Childfree or a Proxy-Parent?

Oct 2

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Every One of Us Is A Unique Work of Art — Whether We Have Kids or Not

Childlessness is a palette, not a spectrum

Nov 6

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Nov 6

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Why “Childless” is the New “Gay”

How language is used to reflect society’s fear of marginalised groups

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Step-Parenting as a Childless-Not-By-Choice Woman

Caring for other people’s children when you can’t have your own

3d ago

Step-Parenting as a Childless-Not-By-Choice Woman

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What if I Run Out of Stuff To Write About?

The fear of my creative well drying up

3d ago

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I Quit Booze To Have a Baby but It Didn’t Work

Low-key addictions have plagued my life and I’m taking back control

4d ago

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My Menopause Brain

When Menopause Comes Knocking Too Early

The importance of getting the right menopause healthcare

Nov 27

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Nov 27

Lisa Kissane

Lisa Kissane

Childless not by choice networking host. I write about whatever pops into my head, but mostly non-parenting, TV and books.

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