Women are commonly asked, "do you have children?" It's a loaded fact-checking question and the woman's answer hovers as a tenuous balancing point from which they know there are two choices, being met with approval or judged.

In this episode, Sarah talks honestly about the prejudice she faces in being a woman without children. She shares personal stories about her experiences, when and why she's felt most judged, as well as explaining why she's the person you especially want in your life.

Listen in to this episode to understand why society needs to do better. WE need to do better. Sarah's experiences shine a light on how a woman's purpose is viewed, why that can be so damaging, and how everyone can see women as much more than just 'baby machines'.

In This Episode:

• Types of prejudice that childless women face
• The power of challenging assumptions
• Improve your communication with women
• Benefits of non-parental relationships with children

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Episode information

Music by Grant McLachlan

Mentioned in the podcast:

Share the Love - blogpost about pregnancy troubles as the expat

Resources:

UK

The Miscarriage Association - Support and resources

Tommy's - Baby Loss Support

SANDS - Stillbirth and neonatal death (information/support)

The Child Death Helpline - support regardless of when the loss occurred

Adoption UK - Support and advocacy for those parenting or supporting children who cannot live with their birth parents

New Family Social - information/support for LGBT+ adoptive & foster families

Samaritans - FREE Help - Tel: 116 123, E: [email protected]