Emphasizing the establishment of World Childless Week, a woman shares her personal motive to support other childless ladies like herself.
Stephanie Phillips, a 58-year-old woman from the United Kingdom, started her journey to have a baby with her husband, Tim, when she was 37 years old. However, after two years of trying, they were informed that Stephanie was infertile.
This life-changing moment led Phillips to find solace in Facebook support groups for childless women. It was here that she found her voice, gained confidence, and formed special friendships with women all over the world.
In 2017, Phillips noticed that there was a fertility awareness week in both the US and UK, but nothing for those who would remain childless for life. This sparked an idea in her mind – to create a day dedicated to those who are childless not by choice.
Phillips decided to take action and founded World Childless Week, which takes place from September 15-21. In its second year, a website was built to help spread the word further. The response was overwhelming, with many women feeling understood and less alone.
World Childless Week has grown significantly over the years, reaching over 100 countries in its ninth year. Phillips feels proud of how it has evolved and evolved, providing a platform for those who have been grieving their inability to have children for many years.
Phillips chose to avoid months like March and June for World Childless Week, as they coincide with Mother's and Father's Days. This decision was made to ensure that the focus remains on those who are childless, rather than being overshadowed by celebrations of parenthood.
Through the World Childless Week community, Phillips has met many wonderful people and found strength to get through difficult times. Women in their 70s and 80s have even messaged her, stating that they had been grieving alone for many years.
Phillips believes that being childless needs to be normalized, and she is working tirelessly to ensure that this happens. She feels that by creating World Childless Week, she has given a voice to those who have been silent for too long.
Phillips feels a greater acceptance and understanding of being childless, and she hopes that World Childless Week will continue to grow and provide support to those who need it. The man's name is Keith Rigg, and he stands by her side, supporting her in her mission to normalize childlessness.
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