Beautiful perspectives about NOT writing a long blog

Although I’ve only written two of them so far, I’ve come to really enjoy thinking through my “beautiful perspectives”. The first one about looking at Independence Day as a celebration of beginning of a new chapter in the life of … Continued

NEW(s) and Reviews 17th July 2018

This week I have another two brilliant new initiatives to share with you in this week’s New(s) and Reviews: there is SO much going on in our community it is absolutely BUZZING with activity. New(s) and Reviews #1 Childless Not By … Continued

A musical step forward

Many years ago (aka before infertility) Andrew and I used to frequently break into song at the drop of a hat. If we heard a tune that we both liked blaring over the PA system we’d join in. As neither … Continued

Creating a more beautiful environment

A very practical “Creating my new existence today” as I take a look at some of the ways Andrew and I have been creating a more beautiful environment for that existence. It seems that Canbacing can take place internally and … Continued

Existence can be hard when you step on the snakes

As I mentioned in a previous Existence can be hard post, progress isn’t linear. Many people describe the grief that surrounds infertility or being childless not by choice as a roller-coaster of emotions which is an accurate description. Yet it … Continued

Beautiful perspectives on being happy

I have to confess I‘m struggling with any beautiful perspectives today let alone the “beautiful perspectives on being happy” mentioned in the title. You seen I’m not very happy bunny today. In fact, I am feeling really rather stressed. The … Continued

World Childless Week 2018 Update

Following the announcement of the daily themes for World Childless Week 2018 this week’s “New(s) and reviews” was a no-brainer. So, what have we got in store this year? World Childless Week – Monday Facts and Figures: I really enjoyed … Continued

A multitude of celebratory steps

It’s hard to believe that I have already completed over a week in the Canbace Diaries. I think that might be a record for me writing diary entries consecutively. Keeping a diary has always appealed to me. Unfortunately, each time … Continued

Small changes can have huge impacts

One of the biggest impact that being childless not by choice has had on my life is that the fact that I for years I felt empty and colourless. My sparkle had disappeared, and my mojo fled to the far … Continued