Episode 88--Finding Hope Today, My interview with Licensed Therapist Christy Jordan

Hello everyone! Welcome back to Childless not by Choice, where my mission is to recognize and speak to the broken hearts of childless not by choice women, and men, around the world.  Civilla Morgan here! I am spreading the great news that we can live a joyful, relevant, and fulfilled life, although we could not, did not, have the children we so wanted.     Patreon Contributors: (Patreon contributors are those who have taken an interest in my platform whether they fit the childless not by choice demographic or not. They have decided to contribute a certain dollar amount on a regular basis to help fund my dream of creating awareness and conversation for the childless not by choice community globally. Click the Patreon link for details and to become a Patron!)   https://www.patreon.com/21stcenturyhannah   Jordan Morgan   Well, we have a special guest today! Introduce Christy: Christy Jordan is a certified addictions professional and mental health counselor with over 10 years experiencing working with individuals, families, and couples.  Her focus is helping others find hope to overcome life's obstacles and creating a life without bondage whether that is in their relationships or as individuals. She provided office and online sessions based on clients needs working with clients internationally and locally.  Her website is www.findinghopetoday.com where you may contact her directly, or find more information on her experience and expertise.     Welcome, Christy:   Well, let's jump into the questions!   1)My question for the therapist is about intimacy in marriage.  Now that my husband and I are working on accepting our childlessness, it feels like intimacy is no longer a priority.  I sometimes feel like he finds other things (work, hobbies) to keep himself occupied. I understand that this may be part of the grief process but my question is... as a couple, how do we keep the intimacy and communication alive in the marriage while we adjust/ accept our CNBC status?   2a) Is when as a couple you get to the point of realizing it really is not going to happen and "you are an empty nester without ever being a nester" how do you keep it all alive?     2b) How does a couple transition into the "new and different dreams"?  Is it just easier said than done?   3) How do you let go of any resentment towards yourself because you are the reason as a couple there are no kids. 4) Another question from one of the group members: Can you talk to us about how legacy looks for the childless not by choice woman, man, couple? 4a) Can you talk about the consideration for divorce when a spouse refuses to consider adoption?   5a) How do you stop thinking if there will be anyone to take care of you? 5b) Will you ever find lasting peace with your CNBC journey? Christy's contact information:   www.findinghopetoday.com   Books and other resources recommended by Christy: 'The Bondage Breaker', by Neil T. Anderson 'Communication, Sex, Money'-Edwin Louis Cole 'Boundaries in Marriage--(great for communication strategies), by Dr. Henry Cloud Also... Dale Partridge has a great blog and teachings on purpose and legacy   Thought Redirection Techniques (these are third party websites, and in no way connected with the Childless not by Choice platform. These sites are listed here solely to help you find additional assistance in mindset and thought process on  your childless not by choice journey.)     https://mrsmindfulness.com/the-four-keys-to-overcoming-negative-thinkingfor-good/   https://learnevolveandthrive.com/how-to-redirect-your-thoughts-when-you-experience-emotional-pain/ https://chopra.com/articles/the-art-of-redirecting-negative-thoughts   'Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.'--Philippians 4:8. My contact information:   Website: www.childlessnotbychoice.net and www.civillamorgan.comFacebook: booksbycivillamorganTwitter: @civilla1Instagram: @joyandrelevancePinterest: Civilla M. Morgan, MSMLinkedIn: Civilla Morgan, MSMPlease help me out by taking this very short survey!https://survey.libsyn.com/21stcenturyhannah Thank you for listening to this episode of Childless not by Choice. I appreciate it!Until next time! Bye!   'To recognize and speak to the broken hearts of childless not by choice women, and men, around the world.'   Spreading the great news that we can live a joyful, relevant, and fulfilled life'.