I am honoured to tell you that I have been selected as this year's World Childless Week People's Champion.
You can find the announcement here on the World Childless Week website. A more detailed bio and comment is here. Oh, and a big close up photo of me in front of one of my camellias.
I have long supported World Childless Week, writing submissions and urging others to do so as well, to ensure a variety of voices are heard. It's a truly international venture, based in the UK but celebrated and recognised throughout the world, and including contributions from women and men across the globe.
But I have been writing here (and prior to this, on the Ectopic Pregnancy website) for years before that. Come November, I'll have been here at No Kidding for 16 years. My commitment to providing a safe but honest space for women and men who are facing a life without children has been unwavering, and I am proud of that.
I want to thank those who nominated me for this honour. I have my suspicions that I might know who they are (😉), but whoever it was, I am grateful for the recognition. If there's one thing I've learned on this community, it is that they are giving and loving, and that support goes both ways. Sending love to you all.
Oh Mali, HUGE congratulations!! This is SO well deserved!! ❤️
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you were acknowledged and in so very nicely written a statement. And a great photo. Knowing there is a way forward after a big loss is helpful. Thank you for writing about your path and supporting people in finding new joys and adventures when earlier ones need adjustments to realities. What a huge gift to the world. Thank you.
ReplyDeletePlease keep writing as you find your way on another unexpected turn in your world and new beginning to senior living. You help so much when there are unexpected surprises. Thank you.
Dear Mali, I thought the same as Loribeth: this is very well deserved. Congratulations!
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A worthy recognition for a most inspiring and compassionate champion! Could not be more please for you, dear friend. Love to see good people and their work getting kudos and visibility. xx
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! Most deserved. I love that photo of you! You are a tremendous voice in the community.
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