The Full Stop blog

Find updates, reflections, and guidance on topics related to involuntary childlessness and our episodes.

If you're exploring what it’s like to be childless not by choice, or are already engaged and looking for connection, this page is a supportive, welcoming resource. Start with the most recent entry and scroll back to find posts, or use the search below.

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Where Do I Belong?: Reflections from Childless Aunts, Uncles & Godparents

Whether you're navigating your own identity as a childless aunt or uncle, or seeking to be a better friend to someone who is, this Full Stop podcast episode offers a rare and thoughtful space to reflect on a topic that isn’t talked about that much. How do we be involved with children and look after ourselves and our relationships with the adults?

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Let's talk about work

We spent an extraordinary amount of time earning a living. You maybe in an office, factory or a key worker. Employed or working for yourself. Perhaps you left the office and set up alone only to find that there’s other forms of inequality (Digital Mums anyone?!) We’d love to hear from you about the challenge you’ve faced or continue to experience.

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Episode 1 show notes

We’ll be publishing show notes for each issue. They’re embedded into the RSS code which means they pop up in whichever player you use to listen to us. To make it easier to find more information, here’s a run down of the links for Episode 1 ‘Speaking Out’ which featured Jody Day as our special guest.

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Episode 1 Bonus show!

We promised you a thank you for all your support and here it is! Michael cast his magic talents over the extra content we recorded for episode 1. We’re sharing it with you today exclusively on our website

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