Perhaps one of the most unexpected collateral losses of childlessness is that as well as losing the family we longed for, many of us also lose the vast majority (or even all) of our peer group too as they become mothers. Friendships between mothers and nomos (non-mothers) can be stretched to the limit by now very different life experiences and priorities, and that’s without adding a toxic brew of resentment, jealousy, envy and grief. It’s time to get a nomo (not-mother) friendship supplement to keep you going as you find your identity in a culture that considers childless women to … Continue reading LOCAL SOCIAL GATHERINGS