Come, join us on a journey through our Otherhood
Hear our voices and join the chorus
It’s time we told the stories of the other side…
In early 2021 a chorus of poets and writers from across the UK and beyond came together online to explore childlessness in 21st Century society from a myriad of perspectives.
From our weeks of gentle writing and insightful discussions, we made a thoughtful and sensitive poetry-film titled ‘Un(mother)’ alongside an accompanying book of words.
The film and book feature pieces from Betty Doyle, Christine Papangelis, Georgia Spooner, Helen Murray Taylor, Jill Lauriston, Jo Gilbert, Josie Moon, Leanne Moden, Lynn Valentine, Michelle Mangal, Rosie Stewart, Russila Moodley, Sam Burns, Selina E, Susan Darlington, Tassmin Williamson, Terhi K. Cherry and Wendy Mundy.
This project was the catalyst for Raising The Fifth.
Un(mother): The Film
This poetry-film, originally created and curated by Jessica Boatright for the Brighton Fringe 2021 and hosted at digital venue The Living Record, amplifies the voices of all women who do not have children: from those who chose this path, to women whose bodies or circumstances made that choice for them, as well as women who were contemplating the path they wanted to take.
It is dedicated to anyone who has ever felt other to mother and is available to watch for free on YouTube.
CW: miscarriage, IVF, baby loss and infertility
Un(mother): The Book
The Un(Mother) anthology of words contains 50 poems exploring being childless or childfree in 21st Century society. It is an incredible collection of words – whatever your story or path, you will find hearts to relate to inside the pages.
Order a copy here or by clicking on the image.
