By Lisa Manterfield
I’ve had several e-mails recently asking for information about regional in-person groups for women who are childless-not-by-choice. Unfortunately, I’ve never had anything valuable to offer as no such groups existed, but thanks to Jody Day at Gateway Women, they do now.
Here’s a post that Jody wrote on her blog about the meet-ups she’s set up so far. In there, she also includes links to the meet-up sites for each country.
My experience with meeting other women in a “childless-not-by-choice” group has been a feeling of belonging and not having to worry about being asked if I have children and enduring one of those long, awkward pauses when I say I don’t. I’ve been able to talk openly about shared experiences and also chatted about all kinds of other topics having nothing at all to do with being childless. It’s a great opportunity to find common ground in a safe environment.
Do let me know if you go along to one of these meet-ups. I’d love to hear how it went.
Hi all- I’m Angela. We have a small group of women that meet up in the Pasadena/West Los Angeles area in California. We meet sporadically but hope to get together soon. Please let me know if anyone else would like to join us!
http://www.resolve.org/ or your local fertility clinics may have resources too.
Hi Angela,
I live in Hollywood and I would love to join your group!
Fabulous! I’ll email you when we set a date!
Hi Diana,
Wasn’t sure if you got my invite. We’re meeting March 21 at Grand Casino Bakery in Culver City at 10am. Hope you can join us!
Angela
Hi Diana,
I’m organizing a gathering on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 10am. Grand Casino Bakeries 3826 Main Street, Culver City 90232.
Hope you can join us!
Angela
I will be there! ! Thank you! Thank you!
Hi Diana,
Wasn’t sure if you got my invite. We’re meeting March 21 at Grand Casino Bakery in Culver City at 10am. Hope you can join us!
Angela