Gavin did so well in the car and hotel room, think he deserves extra treats for being so good... 😊🐾🐾 Your mum made me laugh with her box full of plants, I kina get it though as I love plants too... 🌱🌿💚 Hope you all have a super time... 🌞🌅🍦
@sondersisterhood2 сағат бұрын
He did great! and the plants made it. :)
@liortepper36197 сағат бұрын
So cool, have a great trip
@sondersisterhood2 сағат бұрын
Thanks!
@CLK1313Күн бұрын
This is so helpful thank you. Yes the going round in circles in your head doesn’t help
@sondersisterhoodКүн бұрын
Glad you found value in it. Thanks for stopping by the channel.
@liortepper36192 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Helpful also for other life griefs. I have done or do almost all the list for different reasons. Countdown to 1k subscribers starts soon.
@sondersisterhood2 күн бұрын
Yes grief is a beast. I know, can't believe there are nearly 1,000 subscribers. :)
@Sahalielove2 күн бұрын
I haven’t even watched the video yet, but I’m glad to see this topic talked about. I see my friends around me publicly talking about how they don’t want kids, or kids aren’t affordable, or you can’t have kids and still have any fun in life, so you should have them later. After I started having kids, just a few of my friends started confiding in me in private that they DO want kids, they just think their circumstances don’t permit it for one reason or another. I felt so alone when I apparently wanted kids so much younger than my peers, and it was a surprise to me when my friends started talking to me about wanting kids only after I had my first one. I feel like it’s a broken record hearing the message over and over that people are pressured to have kids when they don’t want to, but the pressure goes the other way for at least some people, and I don’t hear that talked about. I didn’t make a good choice with my first marriage, but some of it was because I didn’t spend much time dating people specifically for marriage, because I felt ashamed of wanting marriage and babies when my peers told me that I should just want fun and no commitment at my age. All the same, I’m very happy to have married very young for my part of the country (24 in Seattle is very young) and to have my first kid and to have had plenty of time to try again. My second husband actually ended up being someone I had met well before meeting my first husband, but I had no idea he wanted marriage and babies at the time, because he never talked about it. He and I both spent years in relationships because we loved our partners, even though our partners didn’t want marriage and babies right away. I’m scared for my handful of friends who are intentionally waiting until later in life to have children, kids are just not guaranteed for everyone who waits until their late thirties and early fourties.
@sondersisterhood2 күн бұрын
Hi, thanks for stopping by the channel. I agree that that the idea that if you want kids you can have them whenever you want isn't true. I think you have a meaningful life without kids as well. Thanks for sharing some of your story.
@Neoteny-j4z2 күн бұрын
Do women really say they can't afford kids. I know men do, but i don't hang out in circles where women express thier concerns. I asked this bc women gaining economic success doesnt produce kids. Just the opposite in fact.
@sondersisterhood2 күн бұрын
@@Neoteny-j4z I haven't heard single women say that. I've heard women who already have children say that as a reason not to have more.
@1974lilli2 күн бұрын
Am 50 and tried a lot to have children. The thing that slowly but surely sinks in, that it is probably good that it didn't work out. And that it was not my wish but the wish of my parents and society around. Finding good! therapy is something that I probably would have missed out if I had children and the therpay thing solved soooooooooo much in my life.
@sondersisterhood2 күн бұрын
I'm glad you found what sounds like a good therapist and that things have worked out in a way that is good for you. I sometimes wonder if many of us actively choose to have kids or if it is just we are conditioned to do? It is a topic that just runs so deep. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by the channel.
@Katie-tc3pc3 күн бұрын
Thanks for your videos. I will look for your book club. I did ivf as a single woman and I did 3 rounds. It’s been a few years now but I do feel like it not working out was extremely sad for me. People do not really understand me until I think they get to know me and see I’m just a normal person. After that I became a Christian and I do believe Jesus came into my life because I was in such despair. It is the saddest thing I have been through. It has been 3 years and I still think I am just beginning to accept my life as a lifetime single and give myself permission to be happy again.
@Katie-tc3pc3 күн бұрын
I mean maybe I will meet someone but not waiting for it. You know. There are reasons I have not had a family when I wanted one but sometimes I believe it was an act of god that kept me single
@Katie-tc3pc3 күн бұрын
I remember feeling when I was doing ivf that if it didn’t work out I didn’t know how I would go on and continue to live my life.
@sondersisterhood3 күн бұрын
Hi, Thanks for sharing your story. It is a very deep grief that can feel very isolating. I'm glad you have found something that brought you and brings you comfort. I hope you join us for the book club. It is 2.15.25 12pm EST. would love to "see" you there. :)
@sondersisterhood3 күн бұрын
@ I relate to that feeling as well and yet we do and then little by little the world opens up a bit.
@sondersisterhood3 күн бұрын
@ It is funny how life unfolds sometimes.
@Kaleidescope663 күн бұрын
58 and single, blindsided in a 40 year marriage. I am not where I thought I would be right now. Looking forward to your thoughts.
@sondersisterhood3 күн бұрын
Oh I'm so sorry. I definitely didn't have 40 years of marriage and I can relate a bit to being blindsided. I hope the community and videos can offer some support. I will say, for what it is worth, the pain I felt during and for a few years after the divorce has lessened. I don't say that to minimize or invalidate, more so to just give some insight from my experience.
@kerryjames63124 күн бұрын
Being married having chikdren is steessful
@sondersisterhood4 күн бұрын
yes, I think being married and having children is stressful and not having that can be stressful for different reasons with the takeaway being each has pluses and minuses to it. Thanks for sharing and sharing your perspective.
@kerryjames63124 күн бұрын
I walk crichette take myself out fir xoffee library free transport to city cgeaper accommodation
@kerryjames63124 күн бұрын
I am single 56 adult children and grandchildren
@sondersisterhood4 күн бұрын
Hi, I remember you from a previous video. Welcome back.
@timlittle80835 күн бұрын
Happily married here. The main problem I see is both side are delusional about who they expect to marry and start a family with, the men expect Taylor Swift, and the women are looking for Adam Levine, the reality is these are less than 0.1% of the population. I am not CHAD but I live in a happy marriage. good luck people and take a second look at the other 99% of the population, there are some great potential wives and husbands out there
@sondersisterhood5 күн бұрын
I do think expectations can play into it. I also think sometimes things happen that make you hesitant to enter a relationship etc. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by the channel.
@liortepper36195 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Helpful. I think that, at least for me, at the end of the day i am in this situation because of decisions i made that were good to me at the time. Maybe the outcome is not the one I imagined in the past and others could have been better, but it could also been worse. Not that I am good at it, but its something that just need to be accepted.
@sondersisterhood5 күн бұрын
I relate to that as well. Thanks for all your support and encouragement. Glad you found value in the video.
@liortepper36195 күн бұрын
@sondersisterhood You are doing the hard work here. Thanks a lot
@caronnest49395 күн бұрын
You look so.lovely in ur purple top....childless nit by choice.= FREEDOM
@sondersisterhood5 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@helenabelyakova71755 күн бұрын
There are so many miserable wives and regretful parents that are stuck in the hell of their own making. While a single person is free to live however they want and change their life on a whim.
@sondersisterhood5 күн бұрын
There are definitely pluses and minuses to both. Thanks for watching!
@JohnAtkinson-v5z5 күн бұрын
Is it like being a ship, missing an anchor?
@sondersisterhood5 күн бұрын
I felt that way during during the hardest parts of the grief. Now, I actually feel more anchored as I'm intentionally creating the things in my life I want. Thanks for stopping by the channel.
@Naomi-p9r2b6 күн бұрын
Recently subscribed to your channel. Thanks for sharing your Saturday! Looking forward to seeing your upcoming road trip! 😊❤Lovely hearing about your aspirations for your channel too. Sending best wishes from the UK! 🇬🇧
@sondersisterhood6 күн бұрын
Hi, thanks for joining the community and for your support and encouragement! I appreciate it.
@liortepper36197 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, roadtrip and moving to the warm weather sounds great. Can't do it so at least I can watch for inspiration. Aren't there supermarkets on the way to buy healthier food?
@sondersisterhood7 күн бұрын
Yes, I just prefer to not veer too far off the expressway but if I make it a priority I'll figure it out. The first day will be the hardest for that because Kansas and eastern Colorado is pretty rural. I'll put some videos of the plains in KS to show you. It's pretty but very rural.
@liortepper36197 күн бұрын
@sondersisterhood you just need one stop a day and you can stock up before you leave. There are a lot of healthy options that doesn't require cooking. I am sure it will be great anyway
@caronnest49397 күн бұрын
You are inspirational....u help me normalise my life and have hope live from snowy northern ireland ..I love snow ❤
@sondersisterhood7 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you find value in it. That is exactly why I started doing the vlogs. Plus they motivate me to do stuff too. :). Hope you are staying warm in Northern Ireland.
@roxana.dreamteller8 күн бұрын
I used to spend New Year’s Eve on my own and I was feeling great. But this year I wanted to go out with friends and make a change. Unfortunately, a guy sitting next to me became very annoying and I left the party after a while, saying to myself that next time I’ll spend New Year’s Eve on my own.
@sondersisterhood8 күн бұрын
I'm sorry that happened. NY brings out some obnoxious behavior (or the alcohol does) in some people. I love that you listened to yourself and tried it and sounds like you know how you like to spend it. I prefer a cozy night in as well. Thanks for stopping by the channel.
@roxana.dreamteller8 күн бұрын
@@sondersisterhood It's strange, he didn't drink that night. His expectation were simply different than mine. This experience is finally very meaningful, as I acknowledged my need to say "no"
@sondersisterhood8 күн бұрын
@roxana.dreamteller That is a powerful lesson. Simple but NOT easy sometimes. :)
@ddanielsmc8 күн бұрын
This is a lovely idea. Your channel is a much needed forum for those that are single snd childless not by choice.
@sondersisterhood8 күн бұрын
Thank you. I hope you join us. This is channel is very important to me and I'm so glad you find value in it. Hope to see you Feb 15th!
@CreasisChaos8 күн бұрын
I relate to this so much! I have been through this mindset rewire in 2024 and let me tell you taking risks and just leaving all the "what if" worries behind and opening up to the (not really) "selfish" "What do I REALLY WANT" has had SUCH a positive impact on my life! It's hard to pull off though. So best wishes, you can do it! I love that for you!
@sondersisterhood8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for the encouragement. I'm ready for the hard parts....I think.....and have my therapist on standby LOL. Congrats on your hard work to make this change and thanks for sharing. It is inspiring.
@CreasisChaos8 күн бұрын
@sondersisterhood thank you! That's great! You will rock this! I could not have done it without my therapist, too. 😁👍
@ericjennings8538 күн бұрын
Well it is pretty much by choice because when a woman waits too long to start a family past the age of say 35 her chances of having a husband at that time or being able to conceive are reduced drastically
@Celestichthysmargaritatus8 күн бұрын
But not as drastically as they make you believe. Met my partner with 35, currently grewing my second child with 41. My mom got me with 42, met her partner with 33. I also knew enough moms 40+ with their first child.
@Himmiefan8 күн бұрын
Women can still have children past 35. When you haven't' met a man you want to breed with yet, should a woman settle for just any old guy so she can crank out a baby? Would a woman really want to breed with just any old guy?
@Himmiefan8 күн бұрын
@@Celestichthysmargaritatus Exactly. The 35 year rule if extreme thinking and has been disproven. Sure, a woman is out of time if she want 5 - 10 kids, but not if she wants the normal 1-3.
@aurorerich8 күн бұрын
It really depends from woman to woman, man to man, what you eat, drink, use. Something simple as coffee can give you excruciating PMDD which will also mess with fertility. Gluten can cause endo. Smoking can reduce sperm. And statistics can portray it as if women become suddenly less fertile but really they only look at how many children women have at each age and so that is why the older ages look infertile. I am fairly certain that an average woman stays fertile until menopause. Most infertility is because of modern lifestyle.
@aurorerich8 күн бұрын
@@Himmiefan when I approached 30 I was getting so nervous and depressed about it that I starting acting desperate while dating and it got me horrible treatment. Absolutely dont do this ladies! Date for love but not with anxiety! It sounds old but you have to be happy alone first, why, because then your standards grow and you dont let a man disrupt that peace! I broke down and had to start over at 33 and that is when I met my man ❤ trying for 9 cycles now just turning 36. I am not worried.
@RhondasView9 күн бұрын
Just saw you , I’m in late 60s . I hope you are able to jump into whatever you want. I’ve never had the anxiety over doing something as you have explained. Single and childless as well. Good luck to you. I’m moving out of Florida going to Texas with my dog.
@sondersisterhood8 күн бұрын
Sounds like an adventure. I hope you guys have fun in TX. :). Thanks for stopping by the channel and sharing.
@dash92129 күн бұрын
A meal plan is a good idea! Which one do you use?
@sondersisterhood9 күн бұрын
Hi, I use My Fit Foods. I think they are in Denver, Houston, and Portland. High in protein, filling, and really good.
@liortepper36199 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video, i found it interesting. Unfortunately I don't have too many fun things to spend on, so most of my income goes to savings. Saying that, when I do want something i will not give myself too much hard time on it.
@sondersisterhood9 күн бұрын
glad you don't give yourself a hard time. Sometimes ppl who are good at saving aren't that great at spending. :)
@liortepper36199 күн бұрын
@sondersisterhood I don't spend much and I am pretty cheap and looking for the lowest price but after that I will just buy it. I think that early retirement is the ultimate gift to yourself.
@sondersisterhood9 күн бұрын
@@liortepper3619 yep. It is getting health insurance that isn't a fortune prior to government retirement age that is the tricky part but a part time job just for health insurance could be an option.
@liortepper36199 күн бұрын
@sondersisterhood You are independent aren't you? I am from Israel, our health system is very cheap. One of the only things that still works here.
@pabloaute43559 күн бұрын
This discretely charming American Way of Life 🎃🏈🍔🍕🎳...
@siobhan51929 күн бұрын
Hi you or your followers seem like the kinda ladies who would have the best advice on this. Im 38 single and childless by choice. I work remote have a good job which is exceptionally flexible. Im currently saving to buy a home. Its almost unattainable for single ppl in my country but im back living with my parents to give myself the best chance at saving. However I have this knawing in my mind of why am I doing this? I could travel anywhere at anytime. House prices are insane. Ive put my life on hold for the chance and pleasure of an enormous almost life long loan. But! Anytime I think about my life I think that it perfect and i love every bit of it except that I dont have my own home. In my county theres a huge culture of home ownership but...is it really the right thing? Would love to hear your guys thoughts. Just discovered your channel amd im loving your videos and cant wait to tag along on your transformation. X
@sondersisterhood9 күн бұрын
oh this is such a good question. I toy with this too. I live in a high cost of living area but I did squeeze into the market just before 2020 when prices really went nuts. I have my own home and I sometimes consider selling to be more mobile. Could you buy and then rent it out while you travel or have heard of house hacking? Where you buy and get the ownership and investment but you have roommates to offset the cost? Not sure if that makes sense where you live. Curious to see what others think. So glad you found the channel and welcome!
@sondersisterhood9 күн бұрын
Also, Ramit Sethi has a lot of content on whether home ownership really does make sense for everyone. He would be a good one to check out maybe.
@siobhan51929 күн бұрын
@@sondersisterhood so I guess its my anxious personality black and white thinking but I feel like it has to be one or the other. The only type of home I can afford in Ireland would be one which needs work done and most like is in a remote area. I feel like traveling wont be an option once I have mortgage payments. But do I even want travel or is it just what everyone tells you oh travel the world etc. The problem is really I dont know what the f I want 😆 I worry too much about what hasnt happened yet- what if homless at 80? what if i suddenly loose the flexible remote job ? What if ive a mortgage on a dump that im pouring money into in the back of beyonds and I'm lonely? 😆😆 theres alotta spiralling thoughts going on 😆 and then also the huge fear that ill never have my on space again. I mean 38 at home with your parents. That is really doing a number on my shame levels! Thank you so so much for response and advice. Its so good to hear different thoughts when your driving yourself mad with hypotheticals! You ever feel like you just wish you knew what your regrets were gonna be on your deathbed?! 😆😆
@ashleygesty76719 күн бұрын
Great question! I bought so I could have a home base but hope to eventually in the future travel for several months out of the year to a warmer climate (maybe Costa Rica)
@siobhan51929 күн бұрын
@@ashleygesty7671 ya know what. I think im over thinking it. I can do both. If thats what i wanna do. You sound like you have a great set-up. It is possible! 💜
@pabloaute43559 күн бұрын
Childfree by choice here, but I would have a coffee with you in a blink. 😊 No worries, I live in the other side of the Pond and no intention at all to cross it. I did it once in the 90s and was enough. No more transoceanic flights for me. All the best for 25! 🍇
@sondersisterhood9 күн бұрын
Happy New Year.
@pabloaute43559 күн бұрын
I guess mid 40s is a right age to get pregnant. 20s, 30s and early 40s too early. Am I wrong? Yes, late 40s is a bit late and 50s is too late.
@CordeliaWagner199911 күн бұрын
Being Single is life on easy mode. I don't date, but I have heard enough to know that romantic relationships aren't worth it. I don't miss out, I am ahead!
@sondersisterhood11 күн бұрын
Most of the time I don't mind being single/unmarried. I'm glad you are living the life that feels best for you, that isn't always easy. Thanks for stopping by the channel.
@liortepper361912 күн бұрын
I definitely need a transformation. Looking forward to seeing your amazing one as an inspiration.
@sondersisterhood12 күн бұрын
seems to be a common theme this year. Lots of us wanting transformation. :)
@caronnest493912 күн бұрын
This helped me soo much❤
@sondersisterhood12 күн бұрын
Thanks Caron.
@caronnest493912 күн бұрын
I love snow loved this
@sondersisterhood12 күн бұрын
it can definitely be pretty.
@brahmaviewer12 күн бұрын
Время для трансформации - согласен! Пришло время, такие же мысли крутяться в голове... Кажется многие люди в 25 году начали понимать :o)
@sondersisterhood12 күн бұрын
Just call us Transformers :). Thanks for stopping by the channel.
@brahmaviewer11 күн бұрын
@@sondersisterhood Ok, call me Bumblebee :o)
@ourlittlegingerbreadhouse600013 күн бұрын
Oh yeahhhh i know what ill be doing tomorrow, get to binge on your vlogmas woohooo. I love seeing your beautiful relationship with your mom, that is precious ❤
@sondersisterhood13 күн бұрын
haha. Have fun. It is a lot of my dog Gavin but he's a cutie so he's fun to watch. :)
@ourlittlegingerbreadhouse600013 күн бұрын
Hello, i just found ur channel, new subscriber excited to support ❤
@sondersisterhood13 күн бұрын
Welcome! Excited you're a part of the community. :)
@ourlittlegingerbreadhouse600013 күн бұрын
@sondersisterhood ❤️❤️
@liortepper361913 күн бұрын
I will do my best to at least listen. I really hope it will be very successful. Thanks for what you do
@sondersisterhood13 күн бұрын
Glad you will be joining through listening. Looking forward to it.
@edlam965913 күн бұрын
You were ran through and kinda regretted it now haha
@GiGo42113 күн бұрын
Super interesting. Thank you for sharing. I'm experiencing some of these challenges from the male perspective (staying connected to friends, finding meaning and joy, etc.). It's interesting to see what female approaches/perspectives are on being a mature single..
@sondersisterhood13 күн бұрын
Hi, thanks for stopping by the channel and sharing.
@bunniewood14 күн бұрын
I love this. im 37 and im disappointed with how little effort my friends put in anymore. My resolution this year was to do a friend audit and only put in effort with the people who put in effort with me too. I also want to meet more childfree women like myself. When you are surrounded by people who all have partners and kids I just want to be around more ladies like me ya know. If they are dog people even better. Anyways love that there are channels like this and we all can form a community. Also the new hair looked so good
@sondersisterhood14 күн бұрын
I'm right there with ya girl. So glad you found the channel. Thank you re the hair. I'm happy with it too. Feels so nice to have a color touch up. :)
@annak882114 күн бұрын
I'm so excited! I love your book choices, I will be there!
@sondersisterhood14 күн бұрын
Can't wait to "see" you there. I'm so excited too.
@ihikealone14 күн бұрын
This is beyond exciting! I'll be there. 😊
@sondersisterhood14 күн бұрын
Yay. I made the video and thought I really should wait to post it but I couldn't wait. :). See ya in Feb. Hope you enjoy the book.
@Luke-dn3np14 күн бұрын
You’re so pretty
@nirui46714 күн бұрын
grief is complicated period. and it's hard to know what the right thing to say is, as everyone copes with grief differently.
@sondersisterhood14 күн бұрын
Agreed. I kinda take the approach that acknowledging that I understand someone is grieving vs trying to say something to make someone feel better is maybe what makes the most sense.....usually. :) Thanks for stopping by the channel.
@ferdinandvantveld510714 күн бұрын
Hair
@ferdinandvantveld510714 күн бұрын
Hello dear , its the first time i see you and can' t believe why you don ' t have a partner . Youre a beautyful lady with a nice voice and youre is beautyful too . Greetings from the netherlands.
@sondersisterhood14 күн бұрын
aww, thank you for the compliments. I appreciate you taking the time to be encouraging. Thanks for stopping by the channel and hope you are doing well in the Netherlands.
@ferdinandvantveld510714 күн бұрын
@sondersisterhood hello there , youre welcome darling , and i am doning fine thank you , i am going to look more often .