Published in P.S. I Love You·PinnedMember-onlyThe 8 Most Annoying Things Parents Say to People Who Are ChildfreeParents and people without kids have more in common than we realize — I have known with complete confidence, I do not want to be a mother, since I was 6 years old. Luckily womanhood does not equal motherhood. Parenting is hard! I may not be a parent, but I appreciate how tough it is. I have enormous respect and admiration for all…Childfree9 min read
Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Ali HallWhy walk, when you can run — “Winning the lottery means having an Ali type in your life. You get adventures, growth in skills, a greater capacity for kindness. You’re more dog, more rainbows, laugh more, skip more and are more inspired” Thanks to my life guru, Lan Pham for her kind words. …About Me7 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·Aug 2Member-only9 Actionable Takeaways for Female Athletes From “Roar” by Dr. Stacy SimsIt’s time to train and fuel your physiology; the pink it and shrink it approach is outdated — I genuinely believe I would be a more accomplished runner today if I had actually read this book when it was released! This book is a bible for female athletes and anyone who works with female athletes. As printed on the front cover, it is about: “How to match your…Fitness10 min read
Published in Better Humans·Jul 28Member-only4 Easy Ways To Deal With Negative ThinkingWe can’t stop negative thoughts, but we can choose how we react to them — I have a secret. I suffer from negative thoughts. Sometimes I feel crippled and overwhelmed by them. Yet people around me see me as a little Miss Happy. In fact, I exude positivity. My positivity is not a farce. Over time I have found ways to deal with my intrusive…Life6 min read
Published in The Memoirist·Jul 27Member-onlyHave You Ever Been Grabbed to the Genitals by a Thai Child?Beware of small lobster pincer hands while on holiday — We were about to turn around, having walked the full length of the beach. I wore a blue string bikini; my hair was scrapped up and off my face. The late morning sun beat down on us, causing little beads of sweat to trickle down my forehead. The sand wasn’t…This Happened To Me3 min read
Jul 20Member-onlyThe Childfree Persons Guide of Resources To Help Navigate LifeWhether you are undecided, already a parent, or staunchly childfree, there is something for everyone in this evolving curation — Choosing whether to have children is one of the biggest decisions of our lifetime. I recognize this choice is dripping in privilege. Living childfree isn’t clear sailing. On 1st August 2022, we will celebrate International Childfree Day! 🎈😀HAPPY INTERNATIONAL CHILDFREE DAY WHEN IT COMES 😁🎈Life8 min read
Published in Spread the Ripple·Jul 12Member-onlyHave You Ever Found a Compliment in Words Not Said?Sometimes a comfortable silence is the biggest compliment of all — We met in our bedroom. I mean, we met for the first time in the place we both considered our bedroom. In fact, he slept on top of me. This isn’t sounding any better, is it? Let me explain. Back then, it was perfectly normal to have shared gender dorms…Kindness4 min read
Jul 9Member-onlyWhy This Systematic Devaluation of the Childless and Childfree Needs To StopHow the babies not in the womb are the new elephant in the room — Come on, media, stop with your pile-on of the childfree and childless! You’ve made your jibes. Now move on. Last week an article titled “Should we tax the childless?” was published in The Times. It went viral and initiated debates across the world. …Politics9 min read
Published in The Daily Cuppa·Jul 8Member-onlyMy Dentist Dumped MeIn response to a story by “Chipmunk” AKA… — This Happened To Me1 min readPhoto by Lesly Juarez on UnsplashMy Dentist Dumped MeIn response to a story by “Chipmunk” AKA…----12
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jun 23Member-onlyThe Oldest “Ism” of Our Time May Surprise YouI only learned the term in the last few years, have you ever heard of it? — This podcast will blow your mind! And if it doesn’t, I guarantee you a full refund. One sure way to change the meaning of a word is to add “ism” as a suffix. This suffix creates a word representing a practice, philosophy, or system. Let’s look at some “ism” words. …Pronatalism10 min read