Childless by Circumstance - Not a Mother - Beyond the Norm Podcast

A recent post on instagram around World Childless Week triggered a huge response from many of my followers and felt called to highlight your unique feelings and experiences on this topic. More info on World Childless Week here : https://worldchildlessweek.net/press-release I identify with many terms around this, in the past I have said out loud; 'I couldnt' have children' 'I don't have children but would have wanted them' 'I am not a mother and will never be a mother' This episode covers this normally taboo topic and unique stories of two women in particular. I am really grateful for Eimear Byrne of https://momentsofsparkle.ie/ and Clare Kelly of https://inscentions.com/ for sharing both their unique stories on this topic. Eimear, has used mindfulness and self-compassion to support her experience as an IVF survivor and now shares this with other women who have been through or going through the same. Clare reflects on where she now finds herself as not a mother by circumstance and how her dreams are becoming fainter as the time passes. Both are humble, vulnerable and reflective of their situations and I feel you will all find something they say that resonates. I also share the perspective of my followers on instagram who kindly shared their views and experience on the topic. Clare and I mention Ruby Warrington and this interview: HERE and her site which mentions her book: https://www.rubywarrington.com/books/women-without-kids/ If anyone would like to share their stories with me publicly or anonymously please do get in touch via insta @normaokelly or email [email protected] I am so grateful to Eimear and Clare and also my tribe who encourage me to be brave and inspire me by their lives each day! Thank you x