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Kate, Germany

“I’m really, really living for the first time.”

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Blair, London

“I couldn’t have lived the hundred lives I’ve lived if I had a family.”

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Caroline, Montfort

“Now I’m postmenopausal, it really is like I’m back to being 12 years old.”

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Jana, Berlin

“Don’t stress about biology so much.”

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Georgina, Berlin

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

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“I’m really, really living for the first time.”

Kate, Germany

“I couldn’t have lived the hundred lives I’ve lived if I had a family.”

Blair, London

“Now I’m postmenopausal, it really is like I’m back to being 12 years old.”

Caroline, Montfort

“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

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“Because I am childfree, my personal time isn’t valued.”

Denise, 30, USA

“It has made me feel like I am a second-class citizen and employee simply for being childfree.”

Anonymous

“I’ve faced a lot of unfair treatment as a result of being an openly childfree woman.”

Anonymous

“When I finally found a doctor that put MY health before the health of a child that would never exist, I cried tears of joy.”

Britt, 34, USA

“While there is talk of ‘valuing diversity’ it is challenging feeling like only one kind of choice is valued.”

Anonymous

“Sorry JD Vance, but neither I nor my childfree peers are liars, fools, crazy cat ladies…”

Katherine, 43, UK

“I am 52 and childfree and will continue to live my best life without regret.”

Kay, 52, USA

“What added insult to injury was when the hiring manager felt the need to explain that ‘if you get pregnant, it will affect you working here’.”

Fly, 32, Singapore

“My no-baby shower started as a joke.”

Jill, 37, Canada

“My innate personality is to accept that this is right for me, and I know how lucky that is.”

Diqui, 58, USA

“I've never felt incomplete or like something was missing.”

Christine, 63, UK

“I did not identify with the role sold to us when we are born with two X chromosomes.”

Claire, 36, France

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OUR COMMUNITY

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

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

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Anonymous

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

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“Thank you so much for sharing these stories with everyone. They are giving me permission to live a life of my own creation. So much gratitude for all you do❤️”
“After two years of being part of this community I feel more than okay. I have accepted my path and the fact that others are gonna chose their own and it’s okay. ”
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“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 🌸☘️💛”

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PODCASTS

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Episode 39

How do you create your childfree future?

Finding YOUR life vision

Episode 38

We both wanted kids but I’ve changed my mind!

How does a couple talk about this?

Episode 37

How do you steer the conversation away from kids?

Can we please talk about something else? 🙏

Episode 36

Help! My coworkers keep asking if I have kids!

How do you deal with colleagues whose watercooler chat is... not cool?

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?

Episode 34

Life done differently, with Lisa Jansen

Living her best solo vanlife!

Bonus

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

We help a fencesitter with their childfree choice!

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

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

Episode 33

Childfree was chosen for me, with Sari Botton

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

Episode 32

Getting vulnerable, with Xander Marin

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

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!

Episode 30

Dreaming of utopia, with Laura Zalenga

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

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