Trigger Warning: Real talk about death and grief and my best friend, who had a little… Today is the start of World Childless Week. For many in our childless community,…
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Good ThingsInfertility / ChildlessUniquely Me
Our Childless Life Soundtrack: Music for the wounded spirit…
by Brandi Lytleby Brandi LytleI thought that I was past the worst of my grief. The tears, the wobbles, the heartache was less… I even had a beautiful May (which is no small feat…
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Infertility / ChildlessPlan BUniquely Me
Through the Ups and Downs: A More to Life Webinar
by Brandi Lytleby Brandi LytleRecently, I had the privilege of co-presenting a More to Life Webinar with Nicci Fletcher entitled, “Through the Ups and Downs.” This was a tough webinar for me to give. …
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Sensitive Post: I talk about my belief in God, the Bible, prayers during our struggle, and a story from Luke about Zacharias and Elizabeth. While my relationship with the Lord…
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On Monday, we talked about how to survive childless holidays. (You can read that blog here.) One strategy I suggested is to “find your tribe.” I believe hope helps us…
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As told to Brandi Lytle I always love finding a Good Things Story in my inbox. As I open these emails, I’m excited to learn more about this person’s journey,…
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Infertility / ChildlessUniquely Me
(Not So) Helpful Comments: Everything happens for a reason.
by Brandi Lytleby Brandi LytleEverything happens for a reason. These five, little words cause BIG discussion within the childless not by choice community. They trigger pain, are viewed by many as less than helpful,…
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Infertility / ChildlessUniquely Me
(Not So) Helpful Comments: God knows best.
by Brandi Lytleby Brandi LytleWhen I began the series, “Not So Helpful: Things You Shouldn’t Say to the Childless,” I knew that I wanted to talk about some of the “religious comments” that people…
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Infertility / ChildlessUniquely Me
Not So Helpful Comments: You will have a baby. Just believe.
by Brandi Lytleby Brandi LytleTrigger Warning: A real, honest, raw talk about loss, grief, cancer, infertility, and childlessness Before I begin today’s “Not So Helpful: Things You Shouldn’t Say to the Childless” post, I…
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August and September have been very emotional months for me. My grandparents are aging and one of my best friends is battling cancer. So, I planned a week-long visit back…