Hearing how others have dealt with involuntary childlessness can help you to feel less isolated and can be a great source of support too.

In a world where everyone else seems to create a family easily, it is hard to be childless. But you are not alone. Real life stories from people who have been through many of the same issues you are struggling with really can help. We are stronger together.

Heather's Story

Heather had always dreamed of having a family. She was devastated by her endometriosis and adenomyosis diagnosis. What made her situation worse was a lack of understanding in the field, what she refers to as her “NHS Phobia”.

Mark & Claire’s Story

After failed IVF and trying to adopt, Claire and Mark feel that not having children has probably made them closer and happier in many ways.

Faye’s Story

For Faye it has been a hard road, but she is now in a much better place. She has accepted that a life without children isn’t necessarily a worse life – just a different to the one she always imagined.

Lesley's Story

Lesley believes that it’s impossible to go through the challenge of infertility and not be changed by the process and has used those changes to create meaning in her life.

Sally’s Story

After an appointment to see an endocrinologist Sally was told that she was going through early menopause and that she would not be able to have her own children due to her poor egg quality.

Lucy's Story

Lucy has been down a very difficult and heartbreaking road but believes it’s your life, don’t let anyone make you feel guilty for living it your way.

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