WE ARE CHILDFREE

We are childfree is a storytelling project and community that celebrates and empowers childfree lives

Jana, Berlin

“Don’t stress about biology so much.”

Georgina, Berlin

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

Kat, Berlin

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

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.”

OUR STORIES

“At first you were conditioned to want what society wants you to have.”

Lisa, 30, Canada

“I love my niece and nephew, but it was sad to see just how restricted my sister became.”

Anonymous

“Why possess fertility if I can't have 100% control over whether or not I bring life into this world?”

Vi, 32, USA

“There is nothing about parenthood that appeals to me, even the nice bits don’t interest me.”

Rozie, 33, UK

"Now I feel sure I don't want children but I am continually questioned."

Anonymous

“Being childfree has given me the freedom to do exactly what I want, without being responsible for another human being.”

Henriette, 28, Iceland

“It's clear to me that adoption is never an easy option for anyone.”

Lauren, 36, UK

“I just cannot see myself becoming responsible enough to take care of a human life form.”

Anonymous

“Things are definitely changing.”

Lena, 60, UK

“I am still grieving a breakup that was a result of my decision to be childfree.”

Priya, 35, USA

“In the Latin culture you are supposed to get married and have kids.”

Glori, 33, Costa Rica

“Coming to this realisation felt like such a weight off my shoulders.”

Kylie-Ann, 34, New Zealand

OUR COMMUNITY

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

Anonymous

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

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OUR COMMUNITY

“Thank you for these messages. They are comforting, empowering, and validating. Keep it up!”
“I have discovered my own voice through the stories shared on your platform. I have become more confident in my lifestyle and every story inspires me to stay true to myself. This community has made me feel normal and free to live in my truth.”
“Thank you for the amazing work you do. You are true heroes.”
“Healed so many of my insecurities around being childfree. You bring up subjects that have made me uncomfortable before, and help to wash away those feelings each time.”
“Thank you so much for creating and sustaining this community. Sometimes i have doubts about the wisdom of my choice and you always support me.”
“I am very grateful for your work and the stories and insights you are bringing to the world. Since I found this community and your work I have felt very seen and welcome. Thank you 🌸☘️💛”
“❤️🥹❤️🥹❤️🥹❤️🥹 I am so happy to have found WAC and this amazing community!! Thank you for all that you do!!”
“Your work helps me every day to feel confident and empowered in my choice to remain childfree. You have helped me realise that I’m not ‘broken’ just because I am woman that doesn’t want kids. Thank you x”
“To be honest, WAC has helped me more than therapy!”
“WACF really helped me during a hard time. Not belonging anywhere and not meeting society's expectations was a pressure contributing to my poor mental health. I am now on the mend and have met some really nice new people so thank you!”
“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 ❤️”

“Don’t stress about biology so much.”

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PODCASTS

Episode 35

Putting my life first, with Natasha den Dekker

What if you had to chose between your health, your birth family and your children yet to be?

Lisa Jansen, Life done differently

Episode 34

Life done differently, with Lisa Jansen

Living her best solo vanlife!

The Childfree Tea

Bonus

Bonus Podcast: Ask WAC - How do you decide to be childfree?

We help a fencesitter with their childfree choice!

The Childfree Tea

Bonus

Bonus Podcast: Ask WAC - Will I regret being childfree?

Everyone says you'll regret your decision - are they right?

We are Childfree episode 33 Sari Botton

Episode 33

Childfree was chosen for me, with Sari Botton

A Gen X icon on finding the “permission” not to be a mother.

We are Childfree episode 32 Getting vulnerable, with Xander Marin

Episode 32

Getting vulnerable, with Xander Marin

How a couple made the childfree choice together, and what it's meant for their life.

We are Childfree podcast episode 31 Cindy Gallop

Episode 31

Life just gets better and better, with Cindy Gallop

The “Michael Bay of business” likes to blow shit up - including society’s expectations for older women!

Laura Zalenga We are Childfree podcast

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?

Eva Zu Beck

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.

JOURNAL

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Van Life

Living for today

Trailblazers Tour Week 1

Van Life

Getting on the rollercoaster

Trailblazers Tour Week 1

Childfree myths busted

Opinion

Childfree myths busted!

An Anthology of Lessons in Myths & Stories, by Dania Ayah Alkhouli

Hot and Cold Regret

Opinion

Do childfree people regret their choice?

What does childfree regret really feel like?

MEET OUR FOUNDER

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

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