Motherhood Missed: Stories from Women Who are Childless by Circumstance

This book explores the under-discussed situation of being childless by circumstance, featuring international interviews by grief counsellor and researcher Lois Tonkin. It highlights the different aspects of being childless by circumstance, as women move through their 30s, 40s, and 50s, and beyond their ages of fertility, and explores feelings of grief and loss and how women adapt positively to their changed life expectations.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 10 September 2018
\n Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Many women yearn to become mothers, yet find themselves childless due to social circumstances rather than biological factors. Perhaps they haven't met the right person, or they prioritized their career or education earlier in life. This captivating collection of first-person stories, featuring international interviews by grief counselor and researcher Lois Tonkin, delves into the under-discussed situation of being childless by circumstance.

As women navigate their 30s, 40s, and 50s, and even beyond their ages of fertility, each story highlights the diverse aspects of being childless by circumstance. The book explores the profound feelings of grief and loss that accompany this journey, as well as the remarkable ways in which women adapt positively to their changed life expectations, embracing the exciting and rich tapestry of alternative, complex shapes their lives have taken.

Through these poignant narratives, readers gain a deeper understanding of the emotional and psychological toll of being childless by circumstance, as well as the resilience and strength that women possess in facing these challenges. The book serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to better understand the experiences of childless women and offer support and empathy in their journey.

\n Weight: 218g\n
Dimension: 173 x 165 x 18 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781785923371\n \n