by Merle | Apr 29, 2026 | Announcements, Communication, Counseling, Deciding
Do you want to decide between baby vs. childfree, but are stuck with doubts and anxiety? This June, join us for a fabulous workshop that will help you make great progress on your Baby Decision: Sunday, June 14th — RSVP by June 5 — space is limited! During the...
by Merle | Apr 2, 2026 | Ask Merle Q&A, Childfree Life, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Relationships
If you’ve made your childfree choice after much careful thought and guidance from The Baby Decision, then is it normal to sometimes feel sad about not getting to be a parent, or should you not trust your choice? As part of my popular “Ask...
by Merle | Mar 3, 2026 | Ask Merle Q&A, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Fertility, Relationships
If you’ve responsibly done your research and all of the exploration exercises in The Baby Decision, then is it still cheating to just let nature decide for you by “not trying, not preventing” (NTNP)? As part of my popular “Ask...
by Merle | Jan 13, 2026 | Ask Merle Q&A, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Parenting, Relationships
If you or your partner are introverts and value lots of “me” time over social time, then can you even enjoy or tolerate being a parent — let alone good parents? What if you have some social anxiety, as well? As part of my popular “Ask...
by Merle | Jun 29, 2024 | Ask Merle Q&A, Counseling, Deciding, Mind/Body, Parenting
Is it okay to become a parent if you or your partner have mental health challenges or issues? In my long-running “Ask Merle” series, I offer advice with three things to consider: … By Merle Bombardieri, MSW, LICSW … Q: I suffer from...
by Katie Wilson | Jul 25, 2023 | Childfree Life, Communication, Counseling, Deciding, Parenting
– by Katie Wilson When I was in the process of making a decision of whether or not to have a child, loneliness crept in. Even though my family and community were largely supportive of my struggle, I felt that I didn’t know anyone else who was...
