Every life tells a story. But who gets to decide how yours is carried forward?
For those of us who are childless not by choice, the question of who will carry our stories forward can feel particularly poignant. Family histories are so often passed from parent to child that it’s easy to wonder: Who will treasure the stories, keepsakes and memories that have shaped my life and those who came before me? How will my story be remembered — and by whom?
But what if legacy isn’t simply something we leave behind? What if it’s something we can consciously create, shape and share throughout our lives?
Join museum conservator and life coach Sarah Elmer for an inspiring and uplifting webinar that challenges traditional ideas about legacy and invites you to see your own experiences, possessions and contributions in a new light. The day’s conference theme “We Are Worthy” is a powerful reminder that our worth is not defined by whether we become parents. It is reflected in who we are, what we care about, the relationships we nurture and what we contribute to the world around us.
This is not a session about preparing for the end of life. It is a celebration of the life you are living now, and an invitation to think intentionally about what you want to carry forward. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, practical inspiration and a renewed appreciation of the value of your own story.
If your life were an exhibition, what story would you want it to tell?
Because every story deserves to be told, every life deserves to be honoured, and every one of us is — and always has been — worthy of being remembered.
DATE: Saturday 19th September
TIME: 9.00am BST - Find your timezone HERE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: You may like to have a pen and paper or journal to hand, as there will be opportunities for personal reflection, thought-provoking questions and space to jot down ideas — including how you might preserve and pass on treasured possessions, stories and memories.
REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR HERE
Please note: Whilst the panellists will be recorded, your camera and audio will be turned off. If you are unable to attend the webinar live, you DO NOT need to register to watch the replay. Just subscribe to the World Childless Week YouTube channel and you’ll be notified when new recordings are added.
PANELLIST
Sarah Elmer -UK
Sarah is a Woman-Centred Life Coach, yoga teacher and museum professional who supports women to build purposeful, joyful lives after infertility.
As someone who is childless not by choice, Sarah understands the heartbreak, exhaustion and upheaval that can follow years of hoping to become a parent. Through her own healing journey, she discovered how to rebuild a fulfilling life when the future she imagined did not happen.
Today, as a life coach, Sarah helps women move beyond coping with the loss of the dream of parenthood - to reconnect with themselves, recognise what matters and create a joyful and fulfilling life.
She draws on her museum career to explore the stories, memories and meaning held in the objects we keep and the legacies we leave.
At the heart of Sarah’s work is a simple belief: your story matters, your life has value, and you can shape what comes next.
