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I Thought About It, and No: Choosing a Life Without Kids

I Thought About It, and No: Choosing a Life Without Kids - Paperback

by Stephanie Johnston
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Availability:In StockContributor:Stephanie JohnstonTheme:Sex & Gender/Feminine, Topical/Family, Topical/Women's InterestPublish date:10/3/2025Pages:156
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Whisker & Wing PublishingISBN-13:9798999847904UPC:9798999847904Book Category:Family & Relationships, Social Science, Self-HelpBook Subcategory:Parenting, Women's Studies, Motivational & InspirationalBook Topic:MotherhoodSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.36 inchesWeight:0.186Product ID:SCG982FNKH

I Thought About It, and No is the unapologetic celebration of women who have chosen-or are still considering-a life without children. Part memoir, part chorus of voices, this book speaks to every woman who has been pressured, doubted, or dismissed for daring to imagine a full life outside of motherhood.

With humor, honesty, and raw candor, Stephanie Johnston shares her own story alongside women from all ages and walks of life, proving that the childfree choice isn't selfish, sad, or strange. It's simply human.

Readers will discover reflections that cut through stigma and pressure, insights about relationships, identity, freedom, and self-discovery, and reminders that you belong, you are enough, and your life is worth celebrating.

For those who have chosen, those still considering, and the allies who want to understand, this book is bold, warm, and validating-a mirror, not a map.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Whisker & Wing PublishingISBN-13:9798999847904UPC:9798999847904Book Category:Family & Relationships, Social Science, Self-HelpBook Subcategory:Parenting, Women's Studies, Motivational & InspirationalBook Topic:MotherhoodSize:8.50 x 5.50 x 0.36 inchesWeight:0.186Product ID:SCG982FNKH
Johnston, Stephanie: - Stephanie Johnston is the founder of Whisker & Wing Publishing and the author of I Thought About It, and No. Drawing from her experience in Clinical Education, where she supports clinicians serving individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities, Stephanie brings both empathy and clarity to her writing.Her debut blends memoir, cultural commentary, and the voices of women from many walks of life to celebrate and normalize the choice to live childfree. She is passionate about creating space for honest conversations around identity, freedom, and fulfillment beyond parenthood.When she's not writing, Stephanie can usually be found in her garden feeding the neighborhood birds, running, or at home with her two cats, Squeaker and Bubbles, who inspired her publishing imprint.
Publisher: Whisker & Wing Publishing

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