By Lisa Manterfield
A couple of years ago (has it really been that long?) I had the pleasure of sharing a cup of tea, albeit across 6,000 miles, with Jody Day of Gateway Women in the UK. We talked about coming-to-terms with loss, dealing with loneliness, and the tremendous value of finding a supportive community.
As we trundle into the holiday season, and some of you are feeling the added stress of dealing with family and social events, I thought this would be a good time to revisit this interview.
So grab yourself a cup of tea, some eggnog, or a nice single malt whisky (just as a suggestion, of course) and enjoy listening to my interview with Jody.
Here are the links mentioned in the video:
Thank you, Jody and Lisa, for giving a voice to all those who are involuntarily childless. You’ve given me the courage to speak up with relatives for the first time. It wasn’t great, but having the words to express my unacknowledged PAIN really meant a lot. Thank you.