Welcome to The Childfree Life
Our diverse online community was founded for the purpose of providing a safe place for those who are childfree by choice, childfree by circumstance, or on the fence.
We have a little something for everyone. Join the conversation in our lively Childfree Life Forums where you can vent, share your thoughts, or just enjoy the fun chatter with people who have made the childfree choice. Articles and blogs from our members provide personal experiences about life without children and advice for dealing with a society that is not always accepting of that choice.
Still undecided about having children? You can talk to us about things you'd never feel comfortable talking to your childed friends, family or coworkers about. We get it. We come from all over the globe--and our reasons for being childfree are as multi-faceted as we are. There's room for your unique perspective here too.
TCFL can also provide an alternative to the pain of infertility--discover a new chapter of hope for your life's journey and take a different path from the herd. People do exist who believe that life can be fulfilling even if you are not having kids, and we’ll be glad to show you!
As we embark on our second year, we celebrate the many people who have contributed their ideas and talents into making this community grow and thrive. The Childfree Life is a creative, civil and dynamic group. We welcome new voices and invite you to become a part of our community.
First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage...
Written by iandysgrl Tuesday, 30 June 2009 11:07
You may have heard the tune that children sing, “first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage.” To many people around the globe, this is all a part of growing up and becoming an adult. To many of us in the childfree community, we have “rebelled” from this way of life, as some people might say.
My Sterilisation Story
Written by Cass Tuesday, 23 June 2009 08:42
“Tubal ligations are covered by Medicare, so there is no cost to you, and the operation can be done in two to three months' time.” With those words, the surgeon pulled a hospital admissions form out of his desk drawer and started filling it in. How did I come to be sitting opposite a surgeon who, without flinching, agreed to sterilise me?
Making The Decision: The Road Less Traveled
Written by Katherine Tuesday, 16 June 2009 06:57
The poem "The Road Less Traveled" by Robert Frost has always haunted me. In many ways it speaks to me about making a choice, making a decision and going boldly down a new road. The decision to be childfree was not something I knew at an early age. I was pretty much traveling down the main road with lots of potential paths in my sight. I started down one path thinking my life would include a husband and maybe one or two kids. If I were to put it on a checklist, everything was going pretty close to the stereotype. College…check... Husband…check… Apartment…check ... Jobs…check ... Two cats…check. Once we were settled it was time to discuss the “two kids” box.
To Me, Being Childfree Means… I can invest time in volunteer work!
Written by LoveChildfree Tuesday, 09 June 2009 07:22
I love animals. A lot. Initially as an informal requirement for my job, I decided to put this love to good use by signing on as a volunteer at the local humane society. But what began as something I “needed” to do soon became something that I loved to do. Over the years, my work at the shelter has evolved and my responsibilities have grown in ways that I believe would not have been possible if I had children.
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