By Kathleen Guthrie Woods
“If you want to improve your basketball game, teach someone else the basics.”
“If you want more love in your life, first love others.”
Guides to life such as these always inspire me. So simple, so true. Give, and you will receive, they remind me.
Recently I heard a new one that struck a deep chord: “Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
It made me think about the surprise benefit I got when I started writing these blog posts. Shortly into the process of sharing my story, I realized I was writing what I needed to read. And then, as all of you joined in and added your stories, I realized I was not alone, and I learned from and took comfort in what you shared.
That cycle continues as new LWBers open their hearts, share their wounds, and gain wisdom from those of us further along the path toward acceptance of our childfree lives. What a beautiful experience!
If you’re new to Life Without Baby, welcome! We’re glad you found us! If you’ve been here for a while, thank you for giving of yourself. I hope you all find encouragement, support, and the wise words that will help you heal.
Just in time for the not always happy holidays, we’ve released Life Without Baby Holiday Companion, a collection of classic blog posts that offer inspiration and encouragement for getting through the season when you’re childfree. Get your copy here.
“Turning wounds into wisdom” – I absolutely love that. Doing exactly this – wounds into wisdom – is what helped me heal, and grow at the same time.