On May 26, all eyes are on mothers. Few people realize that this day can be difficult for women who do not have children. May 27 is the perfect time to send them a message of support.
We want to draw attention to the hundreds of thousands of women who have lost their children, cannot get pregnant, or for other reasons do not want or cannot have children. Confronted with the pride and joy of mothers, and often questioned by their surroundings about the reasons for their childlessness, they often have to face stigma and pressure.
Let's send them a signal of support and show them that they also deserve praise.
On our website, we have also touched upon other important topics that are related to the problems we want to draw attention to with the #27maja campaign. Paulina Pomaska, the author of our book and mother, Edyta Broda (author of the Bezdzietnik.pl blog) and Joanna Frejus (psychologist, author of the @omatkodepresja profile) wrote for us about why you shouldn't ask women if they are pregnant or planning to be pregnant, about the fact that not every woman wants to have a child and about how to behave when someone in our environment loses a pregnancy .
“The question about pregnancy (or lack thereof) is complicated, because regardless of the reason and whether the person being asked wants to be honest with us, the situation becomes difficult, uncomfortable or at least tense.” - Paulina Pomaska, " Pregnancy - he who asks, errs "
“For many of us, the lack of children is the foundation of a successful life, it gives a sense of freedom and opens up completely different horizons than motherhood. It is a source of joy, satisfaction and self-confidence.” - Edyta Broda, " Not every woman wants to have a child "
“Giving space to experience emotions often means simply listening. Allowing the other person to speak. Allowing them to be silent. Just being there, being ready, being within reach, but not imposing.” - Joanna Frejus, " Just don't say: It's good that it's now "
" If Mother's or Father's Day is a day of reminder of your loss, come and give me a hug. And then I'll remind you that you're not alone. " - Paulina Pomaska, " Coping with the loss of a child - you're not alone "
Created at: 14/08/2022
Updated at: 14/08/2022
