The other day I realized that I have devoted no time on this blog to THE DISABLED. Now we know that some disabled people are having relationships and getting married. BUT WHEN I THOUGHT ABOUT IT, I realized that many disabled people are ALONE (and MAYBE LONELY TOO) because - sad but true - being disabled is being disadvantaged, often economically.
Under the title of this blog I say AN INTENTIONAL COMMUNITY. I also say that NMNK is a lifestyle by choice or by fate.
And when you are born or become disabled, I think it's tougher in general to have a full life.
I know there are some disabled people out there who are showing us that is not so.
I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU ARE A NMNK DISABLED PERSON!
I want to know what your life is like!
Sister
9/15/11
DO YOU THINK ASTROLOGY HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH YOU BEING SINGLE?
Sister here: I was wondering if anyone out there thinks that their astrology - fate - has everything to do with being NMNK. Would like to hear from you!
8/15/11
ZEDGE HAS SOME "ALONE NOT LONELY" IMAGE DOWNLOADS FOR YOUR CELL
Just checking for Zedge to see if there were any cool images to download as wallpaper for my cell and they have some under ALONE BUT NOT LONELY or ALONE NOT LONELY!
8/2/11
NEVER MARRIED CHILDLESS WOMEN IN AUSTRALIA
The data is from about 2006:
"A growing proportion of women reach older age without having married or having children. Assumptions that these older women are lonely, impoverished, and high users of social and health services are based on little evidence. This paper uses data from the Older cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health to describe self-reported demographics, physical and emotional health, and use of services among 10,108 women aged 73-78, of whom 2.7% are never-married and childless. The most striking characteristic of this group is their high levels of education, which are associated with fewer reported financial difficulties and higher rates of private health insurance. There are few differences in self-reported physical or emotional health or use of health services between these and other groups of older women. Compared with older married women with children, they make higher use of formal services such as home maintenance and meal services, and are also more likely to provide volunteer services and belong to social groups. Overall, there is no evidence to suggest that these women are a "problem" group. Rather, it seems that their life experiences and opportunities prepare them for a successful and productive older age. "
"A growing proportion of women reach older age without having married or having children. Assumptions that these older women are lonely, impoverished, and high users of social and health services are based on little evidence. This paper uses data from the Older cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health to describe self-reported demographics, physical and emotional health, and use of services among 10,108 women aged 73-78, of whom 2.7% are never-married and childless. The most striking characteristic of this group is their high levels of education, which are associated with fewer reported financial difficulties and higher rates of private health insurance. There are few differences in self-reported physical or emotional health or use of health services between these and other groups of older women. Compared with older married women with children, they make higher use of formal services such as home maintenance and meal services, and are also more likely to provide volunteer services and belong to social groups. Overall, there is no evidence to suggest that these women are a "problem" group. Rather, it seems that their life experiences and opportunities prepare them for a successful and productive older age. "
6/8/11
BITCH MAGAZINE BECAUSE YOU USE YOUR BRAINS OPINION ON WHERE ARE THE CHILDFREE ROLE MODELS
Brittany writes about a recent movie's portrayal of the choice to be childfree... Bitch Magazine... ? Go ahead and link to her opinion piece (with video) and a stream of comments...
OK I never did like it when a woman called herself a "chick" or a "bitch." No more than I like it when I hear black people calling each other "nigger." Sister
OK I never did like it when a woman called herself a "chick" or a "bitch." No more than I like it when I hear black people calling each other "nigger." Sister
5/18/11
NMNK SISTER CAN'T FIGURE THE ARNOLDS OF THIS WORLD
Sister here: I'm listening to all the breaking news about ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER (official site linked above - I note that he is NOT wearing a WEDDING RING) and asking myself WHY when he was PLAYING he didn't use contraception! If a man who has fathered four children (and knows he's fertile) and a woman who has mothered three children (and knows she's fertile) engage in an affair, an affair which could ruin a marriage (or two), careers, etc, etc, etc, WHY WOULD THEY NOT VERY CAREFULLY and ON PURPOSE choose to PREVENT a conception?
This is a true mystery to me!
Yes I know contraception isn't perfect. But it's nearer perfect when you combine methods. Such as using condoms along with any other method.
I feel for the child who is now going to be hunted by the media!
This is a true mystery to me!
Yes I know contraception isn't perfect. But it's nearer perfect when you combine methods. Such as using condoms along with any other method.
I feel for the child who is now going to be hunted by the media!
5/14/11
ALTERNET on WOMEN WHO CHOSE STERILIZATION BEFORE THEY HAD ANY CHILDREN
You can link to a good 2006 article here about women who tied their tubes before they ever had any children, knowing they were not the mommy type. I wonder how many men do so! More ought to! There are just too many men who are irresponsible about their sexuality and their fertility and as a result their parental duty.
5/7/11
LINK TO CHILDLESS.COM. AU
LIFE WITHOUT BABY is a good networking opportunity for NMNK!
“Who's going to take care of you when you're old?”
"This is one of those arguments that's easy to shut down if anyone suggests it as a reason for having children. One peek in your local nursing home, or frankly, on the streets of any major city, will give you all the evidence you need that having children is no guarantee of care in your old age. But with all possibility removed, do you have plans for your later years?"
There are two links on this post, for the same writer, and she is very insightful. One above and one, on wordpress, here : http://lifewithoutbaby.wordpress.com/page/9/
“Who's going to take care of you when you're old?”
"This is one of those arguments that's easy to shut down if anyone suggests it as a reason for having children. One peek in your local nursing home, or frankly, on the streets of any major city, will give you all the evidence you need that having children is no guarantee of care in your old age. But with all possibility removed, do you have plans for your later years?"
There are two links on this post, for the same writer, and she is very insightful. One above and one, on wordpress, here : http://lifewithoutbaby.wordpress.com/page/9/
5/3/11
MAY IS HAPPY TO BE INFERTILE MONTH
Are you HAPPY that you are infertile?
Is this your natural state or did you do it on purpose?
Happily Infertile defies all the emphasis on Motherhood at (almost) any cost. These days there is so much focus on celebrities and their adoptions and baby bumps. There are endless sites on the web determined to ease your pain of being infertile ("Can your marriage survive infertility." "Is this God's will? - a Cross to Bear?")
THIS IS TO LET THOSE OF YOU DESPERATE TO HAVE A BABY that there are people on this planet who are INFERTILE and HAPPY ABOUT IT. (Some of them think this is God's will too!)
Are you happy and you know it, never mind?
Is this your natural state or did you do it on purpose?
Happily Infertile defies all the emphasis on Motherhood at (almost) any cost. These days there is so much focus on celebrities and their adoptions and baby bumps. There are endless sites on the web determined to ease your pain of being infertile ("Can your marriage survive infertility." "Is this God's will? - a Cross to Bear?")
THIS IS TO LET THOSE OF YOU DESPERATE TO HAVE A BABY that there are people on this planet who are INFERTILE and HAPPY ABOUT IT. (Some of them think this is God's will too!)
Are you happy and you know it, never mind?
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