life without kids

Embarking on the path of adoption or deciding against it—either one is a journey laden with emotion and complexity. Today, I open my heart to you in a candid narrative of my own experiences with the profound choice of not adopting. 

We'll cover the unpredictable adoption landscape, unpack societal expectations, and contemplate the often-overlooked emotional and logistical hurdles that can steer one away from this life-altering decision.

Listen to this episode and also discover:

• How I answer the question, "why not just adopt?"
• How shame and self-worth show up during the route to and away from adoption
• What to do if you're stuck in the decision

If you're struggling with the tangle of societal expectations, judgment, fears and your own true desires that keep people from making a decision, DM me "ep 93" on Instagram and I'll guide you through it.

Where to find Sheri:

Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching
Website: sherijohnson.ca

If you want to create your best life in 2024, even without kids, download my free guide.  You'll discover how to find purpose, joy and fulfillment and what might be standing in the way. 
Click here for your free guide

If you’re grieving your dream of becoming a parent, you probably assumed at least someone amongst your family and friends would provide you with the support and empathy you need.  And yet, my own experience, and that of most of my clients, is that their closest friends and family - and sometimes even their partner - are not able to offer empathy or understanding.  

This is why looking for support among those closest to you – or worse, expecting it from them – might not be the best way to get the support you need.  

Here's what you'll discover in this episode:

• Why support may not come from your loved ones
• Why childless women tend to minimize or invalidate their feelings and struggles
• How to source genuine support
• What to do to truly accept and receive support

Impact Question: Have you deemed yourself, or your grief, not worthy of receiving support? If you've answered yes, send me a DM with the word "support" and I'll show you how to get the support you need, whenever you need it.

Where to find Sheri:

Instagram: @sherijohnsoncoaching

Website: sherijohnson.ca

If you want to create your best life in 2024, even without kids, download my free guide.  You'll discover how to find purpose, joy and fulfillment and what might be standing in the way. 
Click here for your free guide

We’re a childfree and happy couple who have a lot to say and share!

In our very first podcast episode, we break down how we both ended up together (including Rick’s stalking 😂), the moments that inspired The Childfree Connection, when we discussed not having kids and the intentions that we have for the future of this podcast.

Let us know if you enjoyed listening and what you would love to hear in future episodes.

More about The Childfree Connection: https://www.thechildfreeconnection.com/

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