by Katie Wilson | Jul 25, 2023 | Childfree Life, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Parenting
– by Katie Wilson When I was in the process of making a decision of whether or not to have a child, loneliness crept in. Even though my family and community were largely supportive of my struggle, I felt that I didn’t know anyone else who was...
by Merle | Apr 14, 2023 | Announcements, Childfree Life, Communication, Deciding, Fertility, Merle in the Media, Parenting, Relationships, Videos & Podcasts
By Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW At the microphone, the past few months were busy for me to spread the word about The Baby Decision and all of the life-changing topics that it covers. Help Existing Back on December 19, 2022, I discussed Part One of The Baby Decision...
by Merle | Jun 24, 2021 | Childfree Life, Communication, Deciding, Parenting
The idea for The Decision Café was born out of a decision maker’s drive to help other deciders. Once Katie Wilson felt confident in her decision to remain childfree by choice, she never wanted anyone to have exactly that same experience. The uncertainty, the...
by Merle | Jan 26, 2021 | Book Reviews, Childfree Life, Counseling, Deciding, Parenting, Relationships
By Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW In the Decision Café, my private Facebook group for parenthood-decision-making (co-hosted with Katie Wilson), one woman posted, “I would definitely choose to parent if I could just be a dad.” Many other Café members echoed this...
by Merle | Aug 28, 2020 | Adoption, Childfree Life, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Fertility, Parenting, Single Parenting, Videos & Podcasts
Announcing The Decision Café, our brand-new private Facebook group especially geared to your parenthood or childfree decision-making needs. Katie Wilson, childfree advocate, is my co-host. Sign up here to join us: Join Private Facebook Group The Decision Café...
by Merle | Jul 17, 2020 | Childfree Life, Communication, Deciding, Parenting, Relationships, Single Parenting, Timing
Celebrate in a low-key way — just yourselves if you are a couple, (or with a close friend or two if you are single) or invite a few special friends who support your decision. You could have a special dinner at your house or restaurant, or hike or picnic in a favorite...
