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Author Archives: Lilli Blackmore
Are You Childfree in a Pro-Birth Family?
“Dear Mom and Dad, I’m not having kids.” I live in a pro-birth family. Like many Boomers, my parents grew up with a lot of siblings. As a result, I grew up with a lot of cousins. There are seven of us in total (all of us now in or approaching our 30s). Of these […]
3 Ways to Rock Your Career as a Single Woman
It’s easy for single or childfree women to feel weird about loving their careers. In this blog you’ll learn: Why we feel uncomfortable loving our jobs Why you should love your work 3 ways to totally rock your career No matter what job you have, what industry you’re in, or what type of job you’re […]
Dealing with Loneliness as a Solo Woman
Even the most contentedly introverted among us feels lonely at times. As a solo woman—someone who sees herself as happily single—it’s easy to feel like loneliness is a symptom of defeat, failure to love your single life. But there’s nothing wrong with being lonely and single. Loneliness is a normal, human emotion, even for the […]
How to Make Motherhood a Choice
In Part I (How we Devalue Motherhood in a Pro-Birth Society) I went over the ways we depreciate motherhood, despite living in a world that idolizes babies. In Part II, I’m going to talk about how we can create a culture that genuinely values mothering by making motherhood a choice. There are, of course, direct […]
How We Devalue Motherhood in a Pro-Birth Society
What does a happily childfree woman have to say about motherhood? First let me say that I’m honestly not against motherhood. I’ve met women who are good mothers, and I would love to see more good mothers like them. My goal in creating The American Spinster has always been to encourage a critical examination of […]
Help! My Partner Wants Kids, but I Don’t
You’ve found yourself in the situation you never wanted to be in. Your partner wants kids. You don’t. Is there any way to save your relationship when only one of you is childfree? What to Do When Your Partner Wants Kids No matter where you are in your relationship, there are a few important rules […]
How Childfree Millennials Can Save the Planet
Most of us know that our planet is in trouble. But with so much wrong in the world, where do we start? Good news, my eco-conscious friends. We can save the planet, empower women, and improve global quality of life all at once. Childfree Millennials have their work cut out for them. The Eco-Conscious Millennial […]
Is Living Alone Wasteful?
We already know that being childfree is the single most effective way to reduce your carbon footprint. But what about being single? Isn’t living alone wasteful? Well, unless you’re living in a Tiny House fueled entirely by renewable energy, yes. Living alone is inherently more wasteful than shared living. Why? It’s because we singles tend to […]
7 Things Childfree People Wish You Knew
Tired of trying to explain to your friends and family why you’re childfree? Wish you could just sit them down and give them a list that spells it all out? Send them this list of 7 Things Childfree People Wish You Knew. 1. We don’t hate your kids. Okay, some childfree people definitely hate kids. […]