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As told to Brandi Lytle SENSITIVE POST… At the end of 2021, Helen Segal, founder of Empowered Childlessness and Creator of “Grieve with Gusto,” contacted me.  She wanted to tell…

Wobble Warning:  As the title suggests, I am discussing the Bible verse, “Be fruitful and multiply,” as well as the Pope’s recent comments about childlessness.  Because of this, there is…

As I began to look towards 2022, I considered what my New Year’s Resolution should be.  I thought about my 2014 resolution—the resolution I made as I stepped into year…

When I began Not So Mommy… in 2017, I knew I wanted to allow others the opportunity to share their stories.  Over the past four years, fabulous ones have been…

In years past, I have written in-depth Childless Holidays Series.  During my first-year blogging (2017), I wrote about finding joy by redefining holiday traditions.  In 2018, we discussed HOPE.  And…

WOBBLE WARNING:  As the title suggests, we are talking about Christmas trees.  I vividly describe how I decorate the trees in our home.  And I do mention my Nana, as…

Wobble Warning:  During the holiday season, our emotions are often heightened.  So, there are times when unexpected things cause a wobble.  I do mention my Grammy in this post.  And…

SENSITIVE POST WITH WOBBLE WARNING:  As the title suggests, we are talking about one of the dreaded questions…  Are you pregnant?  I speak candidly about my recent response to this. …

Wobble Warning:  This post discusses a tumultuous relationship that ended because of a very emotional experience.  Though I believe you will finish this blog feeling empowered about setting boundaries, there…

Wobble Warning:  This post does talk about a struggle I had around “M” Day this year… Not So Mommy… turns four-years-old today!  It’s hard to believe that I’m entering my…