Involuntary Childlessness Support
Books, talks, online resources and communities for those navigating life without children — not by choice. You are not alone.
Books
Personal stories, expert perspectives and practical guides for those living with involuntary childlessness.
Childless Voices
Childless: A Story of Freedom and Longing
Childfree After Infertility: Moving from Childlessness to a Joyous Life
Complete Without Kids: An Insider's Guide to Childfree Living by Choice or by Chance
Do You Have Kids? Life When the Answer Is No
Finally Heard: A Silent Sorority Finds Its Voice
Life Without Baby: Surviving and Thriving When Motherhood Doesn't Happen
Living the Life Unexpected: How to Find Hope, Meaning and a Fulfilling Future Without Children
Motherhood Missed: Stories from Women Who Are Childless by Circumstance
Reconceiving Women: Separating Motherhood from Female Identity
She I Dare Not Name: A Spinster's Meditations on Life
Silent Sorority: A (Barren) Woman Gets Busy, Angry, Lost and Found
Sweet Grapes: How to Stop Being Infertile and Start Living Again
Watch & Listen
Powerful talks, webinars and masterclasses from leading voices in the involuntary childlessness community.
Welcome to the Otherhood
A talk exploring the experiences and identities of women who are not mothers — reframing childlessness beyond societal expectations.
The Lost Tribe of Childless Women
Jody Day speaks about the hidden grief and lack of recognition experienced by women who are childless not by choice.
Social Plankton: Why Single Non-Mothers Are the Fuel of the Future
A TEDx talk by Jody Day on the vital, unseen contributions of single childless women to society.
Gateway Women Masterclasses
Free masterclasses on a variety of topics relating to childlessness — from identity and belonging to holidays, menopause and finding your Plan B.
- Why Your Story Matters
- Navigating Race & Childlessness
- Finding Community
- Single Holidays
- Reclaiming Childless Holidays
- The Childless Menopause
- Sexual Intimacy
- Celebrating the Spinster
- Coping with Mother's Day
- Single & Childless Identity
- Inspiring Childless Elders
- Finding Your Plan B
- Diversity in Childlessness
Coping with Involuntary Childlessness
A webinar offering practical strategies and emotional support for those coming to terms with involuntary childlessness.
The Invisible Grief of Involuntary Childlessness
A talkback episode exploring the often-unspoken grief experienced by those who are involuntarily childless.
Online Support & Advocacy
Websites, blogs, podcasts and global organisations supporting people navigating involuntary childlessness.
Married and Childless
An Australian couple in their 50s sharing their lived experience of involuntary childlessness through infertility — blog, community and the Full Stop podcast. Also exploring ageing without children in Australia.
Gateway Women
A global advocacy and support network for childless-not-by-choice women, started by Jody Day. Full of resources, free masterclasses and links from all over the world.
Resolve – Living Without Children
The US National Infertility Association's section dedicated to living without children — practical information and emotional support for involuntary childlessness.
World Childless Week
Raising awareness for the childless-not-by-choice community worldwide — blogs, podcasts, social support groups, online Reignite Weekends and resources for many countries.
Ageing Without Children
A UK-based organisation providing information and support for those who are ageing without children — practical guidance and community connection.
The Dovecote: Childless Support Organisation
A Facebook-based organisation supporting those experiencing involuntary childlessness — community, connection and shared understanding.
Find Your People
Private and public Facebook groups offering peer support, friendship and shared understanding for those living without children.