MARY

“My choice to be childfree is important to me, because I have a very special relationship with my body.”

Devi, Berlin

“Having so much time on my hands for myself was a dream I never thought I would have.”

Sonia, Berlin

“I respect you for your choices, so respect me for mine.”

Alex, Berlin

“I’ve regained that confidence, and get to experience things like a teenager. I can do whatever I want.”

Léa, Berlin

“My choice to be childfree is important to me, because I have a very special relationship with my body.”

Marcy, Berlin

“All the adventures I’ve had in my life wouldn’t have been possible, if I were a mother.”

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PORTRAITS

“Don’t stress about biology so much.”

Jana, Berlin

“I feel that if I truly want to be happy, there's no space in my life for kids.”

Georgina, Berlin

“The way I provide value to society is through comedy, not children.”

Kat, Berlin

“Having so much time on my hands for myself was a dream I never thought I would have.”

Devi, Berlin

“I respect you for your choices, so respect me for mine.”

Sonia, Berlin

“I always say I was born in the wrong place.”

Olga, Berlin

“Either you’ll be compelled to have children, or you won’t. You have to let nature take its course.”

Lucy, Berlin

“This isn’t a fact-based decision. It’s about emotions.”

Maren, Berlin

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“I am now 75, have never changed my mind and have never even had a broody moment.”

“Don’t stress about biology so much.”

Jana, Berlin

SHORT STORIES

“I have always loved my freedom.”

Patricia, 49, Mexico

“We’re planning on living childfree happily ever after.”

Mareike, 38, Germany

“Never liked children from age 7 to 75.”

Lynn, 75, UK

“You can be an amazing woman without having the word 'mom' as a part of you.”

Alva, 22, Norway

“I wanted out of this heavy environment. I wanted more.”

Anonymous

“I am a Latinx, queer, nonbinary, pro-choice, childfree Christian.”

Naiomi, 32, USA

“I don’t want to be prisoner of destiny.”

Rigika, 30, Czech Republic

“I was definitely bucking the expected path for women of my generation.”

Elizabeth, 57, USA

“It took me a good portion of my life to learn to love.”

Lei-Lani, 50, Australia

“Living childfree allows me to be my true self.”

Carla, 19, Germany

“Menopause has been a fantastic gift—no more worries about pregnancy!!”

Diqui, 56, USA

“I love the life I’m living.”

Kim, 35, Belgium

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PODCASTS

Episode 30

Dreaming of utopia, with Laura Zalenga

One artist's inspiring vision of a future full of choice and community.

Episode 29

Create a life together, with Melanie Hunter

How does a couple make the childfree choice together?

Episode 28

Life on your own terms, with Eva zu Beck

The adventure travel icon inspires us to bring our dreams to life.

Episode 27

We're just humans with hormones, with Emma Hollen

What's more responsible than getting a tubal ligation because you know you don't have what it takes to be a good mother?

Episode 26

Unfertilized eggs, with Jerra Latrice Mitchell

Meet a campaigner making space for childfree and childless women of colour.

Episode 25

Finding acceptance, with Anna Brooke

A high school teacher's journey from circumstance to choice proves there are so many ways to be childfree.

Episode 24

Go for your dreams, with Jenny Castano

For this first-generation trailblazer, being childfree meant creating the life she’d always dreamed about.

Episode 23

Totally tubular, with Caitlin Durante

One comedian's path to permanent birth control.

Episode 22

Best of Season 1!

Highlights of the first season of We are Childfree, and some big news about what’s coming next!

Episode 21

Navigating ambivalence, with clarity coach Keltie Maguire

How to feel confident in your childfree choice, and still leave the door open to possibility.

Episode 20

Taking the road less-travelled, with 65-year-old clinical psychologist Shelley

This second-wave feminist has been lighting our way since the 70s!

Episode 19

Being our full, true selves, with actor and doula Elizabeth Ho

All Hollywood sees is a mom. We see a childfree icon!

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How to save for a pension with Lucy smith

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Opinion

Leaving Berlin

...we're coming to a city near you!

Opinion

We are Childfree does Portugal!

On Portugal, privilege and the flipside of childfreedom.

Opinion

We are Childfree does Portugal!

On Portugal, privilege and the flipside of childfreedom.

Opinion

My biological clock can't tick fast enough

Sari Botton on why we shouldn't need a doctor's note to be excused from having children.

OUR COMMUNITY

“We are Childfree has given me a sense of community and made me feel less alone as a childfree woman.”

REBECCA, GERMANY

“I am so grateful for this open, welcoming, and non-judgmental community! We are Childfree has been a beacon of light.”

REBECCA, USA

“We are Childfree shows me that you don't need to have children to have a ‘complete’ life. I am happy that you are out there spreading the word!”

DIANA, GERMANY

“We are Childfree means freedom to me. Forever grateful for the unapologetic freedom and confidence this community has given me.”

HOLLY, UK

“A safe space for anyone living and loving their childfree life, as well as anyone considering this decision. I love being part of this supportive community.”

JANE, GERMANY

“Such a refreshing breath of air, a wonderful community of strong and amazing women who are living their best lives.”

LEANDRA, SINGAPORE

“An incredible showcase of how powerful, bright, loved, nurturing, independent and smart women who choose to not to have children actually are.”

MONICA, GERMANY

“It's a community of people who proudly stand by their choices while respecting and supporting the choices of others. I feel I can be myself.”

CHENOA, AUSTRALIA

“To me, We are Childfree means empowerment. When I found the community, I started to accept, embrace and celebrate myself, which gave me a lot of freedom.”

LÉA, GERMANY

“I'm so grateful for We are Childfree, to see other women from around the world finally having a voice and freedom to talk about their choices.”

JODIE, TURKEY

“A powerful movement. I'm so glad to be walking the childfree path as part of such an inspiring community.”

CAITLIN, GERMANY

“When I came across We are Childfree, I cried, because I felt like I finally found water in this desert - a place where who I am is not only accepted, but normal. And that alone has revolutionised my existence.”

DANIA, USA

I feel less alone and better equipped to handle others’ words and opinions.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

So grateful for this community that makes me feel seen and valued ❤️

You're such a force in our movement!! Brava!

Grateful to this community who supports the decisions of others. 💛

for the first time i could say it loud and clearly: i seek a different life and i’m looking forward to it. so thank you once again - you are making a difference 🧡

I finally feel like I am being validated through being honest with myself and others about the life I want for myself.

Being childfree is not viewed by society as a joyful choice, but as a sad predicament. I am so glad you created this space to start changing that, so we can all be loudly and joyfully childfree!

We are Childfree has saved me! It has helped me realise that I am normal, I am strong, my thoughts and feelings are valid, and I do not have to feel ashamed that I do not want to have children.

Finding your work, stories & community was no doubt the best thing that happened to me this year. Not least because it assisted my mindset shift from childless into childfree and it makes all the difference! So grateful ❤️❤️

I just fell upon this page and am so glad I have found like minded people 🙌 I’m so often made to feel like there’s something wrong with me

You have changed so many lives, in the most positive way ever. You are both incredible for supporting us. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

“I’m on the “fence” but have found so much comfort from your page.... it makes me feel more calm to eventually make my mind up one way or the other. Thank you again!”

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MARY

“My choice to be childfree is important to me, because I have a very special relationship with my body.”

Devi, Berlin

“Having so much time on my hands for myself was a dream I never thought I would have.”

Sonia, Berlin

“I respect you for your choices, so respect me for mine.”

Alex, Berlin

“I’ve regained that confidence, and get to experience things like a teenager. I can do whatever I want.”

Léa, Berlin

“My choice to be childfree is important to me, because I have a very special relationship with my body.”

Marcy, Berlin

“All the adventures I’ve had in my life wouldn’t have been possible, if I were a mother.”

we're on a mission

“Every childfree person deserves to feel seen, heard and connected to community.”

WE ARE COMMUNITY

PORTRAITS

“Don’t stress about biology so much.”

“I feel that if I truly want to be happy, there's no space in my life for kids.”

“The way I provide value to society is through comedy, not children.”

“Having so much time on my hands for myself was a dream I never thought I would have.”

“I respect you for your choices, so respect me for mine.”

“I always say I was born in the wrong place.”

“Either you’ll be compelled to have children, or you won’t. You have to let nature take its course.”

“This isn’t a fact-based decision. It’s about emotions.”

WEAR IT WITH PRIDE

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis non dignissim nibh, mollis aliquet tellus.

Anonymous

“I am now 75, have never changed my mind and have never even had a broody moment.”

“Don’t stress about biology so much.”

“I have always loved my freedom.”

“We’re planning on living childfree happily ever after.”

“Never liked children from age 7 to 75.”

“You can be an amazing woman without having the word 'mom' as a part of you.”

“I wanted out of this heavy environment. I wanted more.”

“I am a Latinx, queer, nonbinary, pro-choice, childfree Christian.”

“I don’t want to be prisoner of destiny.”

“I was definitely bucking the expected path for women of my generation.”

“It took me a good portion of my life to learn to love.”

“Living childfree allows me to be my true self.”

“Menopause has been a fantastic gift—no more worries about pregnancy!!”

“I love the life I’m living.”

Get childfree stories straight to your inbox.

WEAR IT WITH PRIDE

Dreaming of utopia, with Laura Zalenga

Create a life together, with Melanie Hunter

Life on your own terms, with Eva zu Beck

We're just humans with hormones, with Emma Hollen

Unfertilized eggs, with Jerra Latrice Mitchell

Finding acceptance, with Anna Brooke

Go for your dreams, with Jenny Castano

Totally tubular, with Caitlin Durante

Best of Season 1!

Navigating ambivalence, with clarity coach Keltie Maguire

Taking the road less-travelled, with 65-year-old clinical psychologist Shelley

Being our full, true selves, with actor and doula Elizabeth Ho

EVENT

How to save for a pension with Lucy smith

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Duis non dignissim nibh, mollis aliquet tellus.

24 AUGUST 22

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Leaving Berlin

We are Childfree does Portugal!

We are Childfree does Portugal!

My biological clock can't tick fast enough

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