childness not by choice (cnbc)
Childless not by choice (CNBC) describes those who are living without children not by choice and due to circumstance by chance. This does not include those who choose to be childfree.
The number of people who are CNBC is increasing and the reasons why people may be CNBC can be multifaceted and complex. These may include but are not limited to fertility difficulties, having never met someone to have a child with, financial circumstances and more.
There is a slow but growing recognition of the experiences of those who are CNBC and the often associated emotional distress including grief, loss, trauma, shame and the impact on identity. These experiences can cause significant psychological distress.
CNBC can often be a taboo subject and those who are CNBC can often experience indirect and sometimes direct discrimination and stigma as a result of being childness. Society has a focus and culture rooted in family and those who are CNBC can often feel judged, invisible and devalued in society.
I am childless not by choice and have experienced the psychological and societal challenges associated with this. I am keen to support those who experience psychological and mental health difficulties due to being CNBC and help them find a way forward. I'm also working hard to raise awareness of CNBC in the pubic and with employers to work towards developing a more trauma informed and inclusive society.
Blogs:
Finding My Plan B (UK): www.findingmyplanb.wordpress.com
From Forty With Love (UK) www.fromfortywithlove.com
Different Shores (UK) www.differentshores.com
Grief is the Word (UK) https://griefistheword.wordpress.com
Saltwater & Honey (UK) www.saltwaterandhoney.org
Groups:
Lighthouse Women – The cozy and connecting gathering place for childless women.
HOME - Gateway Women (gateway-women.com)
Facebook: Childless Not By Choice- Support
Websites:
More to Life Community Group | Fertility Network (fertilitynetworkuk.org)
HOME - Gateway Women (gateway-women.com)
Life Without Children | Fertility Network (fertilitynetworkuk.org)