Thanks for this, Sarah. Everyone who reaches this stage in life has a story to tell - 50% of the world population! - yet these stories are almost never told in public. For me the gobsmack moment was when I read an NHS letter referring to me as a ‘nulliparous woman’. I had never wanted kids, but the word still felt like such a negation - as if a woman who hasn’t given birth is lacking, not a real woman. Stay strong and keep writing
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I had never even heard that word before and you’re right - “such a negation”. It’s shocking! And thank you for your encouragement - it is very much appreciated!
Thanks for this, Sarah. Everyone who reaches this stage in life has a story to tell - 50% of the world population! - yet these stories are almost never told in public. For me the gobsmack moment was when I read an NHS letter referring to me as a ‘nulliparous woman’. I had never wanted kids, but the word still felt like such a negation - as if a woman who hasn’t given birth is lacking, not a real woman. Stay strong and keep writing
Thank you so much for sharing your story. I had never even heard that word before and you’re right - “such a negation”. It’s shocking! And thank you for your encouragement - it is very much appreciated!