Hi @Janet. I am 59 and childless by choice. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer in 2014 then on 1May 2017, with metastatic breast cancer.
I have a loving long term partner a marvellous family and some very dear old friends who are always there if needed. My brother, who lives about an 8hr drive away, would be here tomorrow if I needed him for anything. Same with my sister, until March this year when she was diagnosed with early breast cancer. The only cancer known of in my family was my Dad’s grandmother who had breast cancer. My sister was diagnosis with a different cancer to mine ... what rotten luck is that!
Despite the ghastly reality of living with metastatic breast cancer, I am blessed in have an amazing support network.
Try being queer and childless in the VERY staight world of the bc network. Rayleen Boyle was a welcome breath of fresh air when I heard her speak at an event in Ballina last year. Nice not to be the only queer gal in the room for a change. Most information and events effectively exclude my existence. I’m used to it but it would be good to meet other queer woman living with bc and to be included in at least the odd discussion.
Thank you for your efforts Janet. Good on you for highlighting the issue. Even though some of the women here are not childless by choice, I sure we all feel happy and fulfilled in different ways to those with kids. I’m certainly happy with my choice and have never had a moments regret.
