You Are Still a Complete Woman, Even If You're Not a Mother

• 13 Dec 2021
• Jerra Mitchell

In a lot of ways, society makes us feel like we're less of a woman if we don't have children. Especially if we are close to, or have surpassed age 30. Idk...there must be this standard rule that most people feel is the "right thing to do." You know, the rule that says women must experience motherhood, in order to gain acceptance in society. 

3 Ways To Build Legacy WITHOUT Being A Mommy

• 30 Nov 2021
• Jerra Mitchell

To paraphrase Ralph Waldo Emerson, "The purpose of life is to make a difference, be useful, honorable, and to be intentional about having a life well-lived." As I reflect on this, THIS is what legacy is about. Sadly enough, most of society will make you believe that you ONLY need children to have a legacy. They're sadly mistaken. In this blog, I'll explain three ways to build legacy, which don't involve being someone's mother:  Make An Impact On Others - This could involve mentoring, or being the best aunt, Godmother, big sister, or stepmother to children close to you. Teach them...

Childfree or Childless...What's the Difference?

• 22 Oct 2021
• Jerra Mitchell

When I first embraced this space of proudly proclaiming my choice to remain childfree, I thought the word "childfree" meant either by choice OR circumstance.Needless to say, I was wrong...Yes, I was correct in the interpretation that childfree women have no desire to have children. On the other hand, a childless woman actually desires children, but due to infertility issues, she's unable to have them.  There was a time when I thought I wanted children (mainly due to societal pressures), but due to having fibroids, doctors told me it would be a slim-to-none chance of me ever being able to have...

You Shouldn't Feel Compelled to Keep Quiet

• 13 Sep 2021
• Jerra Mitchell

For so many years, I felt the need to be silenced about my choice not to have children. I feared the judgment, criticism, and dismissal from others when I merely THOUGHT about speaking up about the topic. But today, it's a different story...