Bindi Shah
On this 10th World Childless Week, I celebrate
what has become an anchor for the childless community.
And I celebrate my words through the years.
In total, 35 parts of me.
2018 sees the first glimpse of writing.
My poetry coming in strong that year,
for my healing, for my insights.
I submit under a pen-name,
and write The Hole in Me,
...and I self-publish a poetry book later that year.
I’m not present in 2019.
A health flare-up of adenomyosis,
which leads to a much-needed hysterectomy.
I am free from pain,
and ready to do more.
In 2020, I do.
I teach 2 meditation webinars,
and they take me on a new path of healing.
I have one submission piece – 40%.
More webinars in 2021:
Sexual Intimacy, and...
We are worthy to be seen and heard.
A piece on “the world when yes, you have considered adoption.”
Three lions on a shirt – very bittersweet.
I am Me – creative, bold, whole, joy, soul-full.
A breakthrough year for me, and the year I started meditations
for this amazing community of courageous, brave, resilient souls.
I start group pieces in 2022.
Bringing in words from others and creating art.
Our first is called Rooting & Growing,
and yes, we are.
The webinars of A Letter to Your Younger Self, and gentle self-care.
Grace shows up for It’s All In God’s Plan Day.
And I am moving forwards as the ‘why me’ leaves.
My amazed 50th self celebrates being
People’s Champion in 2023.
A different life begins at 50 is my piece.
The group comes together again in ‘We are Wildflowers’.
A webinar on the Power of Pen to Paper.
I am Me – gentle, creative, luminous, caring, whole.
Another special day for me in
Childless Person of Colour Day 2024.
Webinars – one with Jay.
Let’s write our stories.
Deep pieces of Belonging;
Adoption Process, Health, and Finding my Voice.
And then the fun Hoomans – my favourite.
I move forwards with the group Lotus & Sunflower Joy.
Grace comes in again in 2025, she never leaves.
Another favourite – 200 days.
Writing found me, and continues to heal me.
Webinars of Holding Space, Forgiveness, and Releasing the Why Questions.
Our Voices in audio in the group piece,
Nina’s in there – a legacy.
I am me – healer, connected, rising, whole, thriving.
It’s my best World Childless Week... so far…
