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The Empty Nest

7/15/2023

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Later in bed, I thought about the nest. Its emptiness and beauty moved me still. Then, I realized why. Because my home is like that nest. I created beautiful space, anticipating my little ones...click Read More

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Lightness

6/7/2023

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This past weekend, at a bridal shower for a neighbour’s daughter, I found myself seated at a table with 6 women I’d never met, all moms. They all knew each other...click Read More

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Words

5/26/2023

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This is my 3-part movement through childless grief in words and photos...click Read More

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What Lifts Me

12/1/2019

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My first two posts express thoughts that run through my mind in terms of what I 'want to say' to our larger society - feeling that more empathy and inclusiveness would help. This post turns back to sharing what else has helped me in my experience.
I'm a visual person, hence the photos! In addition to all these visual representatives, other things that help...
  • Minimizing social situations where I'll be the only non-parent - or, at least, preparing myself with conversation starters and taking 'time-out breathers' if needed 
  • Learning to appreciate and enjoy solo walks
  • Being outdoors, open space
  • Minimizing social media when family-focused postings feel relentless...holidays, back-to-school, etc.
  • Connecting with other women without children - friendship with women who 'get it' firsthand has been vital to my healing. I've met women through the Gateway Women community who've brought comfort, laughter and kinship in ways I never imagined possible.
Both new and longer-term friendships enrich my life.  Loving, supportive family and friends (aka. kindly empathetic and gently listen without suggestion) lift me too! Beyond measure:)
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Feeling lifted has certainly taken time and courage - more thoughts for another day:)
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