In today's episode, we dive into an important topic many childless women face: how to handle well-meaning but hurtful comments about not having children. From classic lines like “Don’t worry, it’ll happen” to “Who will take care of you when you’re old?”, these remarks—though often made with good intentions—can still sting deeply.I share my personal perspective on how to respond with grace, compassion, and self-awareness, depending on who the conversation is with—be it an older relative, a close friend, or someone simply being insensitive. What you'll learn:<ul><li>Why people say things that unintentionally hurt—and how cultural norms often play a role</li><li>How to tailor your response based on the person and the situation</li><li>Practical phrases to use when you don’t want to explain your entire story</li><li>The importance of setting emotional boundaries while staying grounded in self-compassion</li><li>A powerful mindset shift: why your reaction to comments often reflects your own emotional state</li><li>How to turn hurtful moments into an opportunity for self-reflection and healing</li></ul> Connect with Elizabeth: IG: <a href="https://instagram.com/bychanceavenue/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@bychanceavenue</a><a href="https://bychance.myflodesk.com/emailsignup" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stay connected & up to date with all things By Chance</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RWGRzGCeggUdsVdwAM7-b7kLZpjMVNkrHhx2NEPtkPk/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Want to share your story? Apply to be a guest!</a>

In today's episode, we dive into an important topic many childless women face: how to handle well-meaning but hurtful comments about not having children. From classic lines like “Don’t worry, it’ll happen” to “Who will take care of you when you’re old?”, these remarks—though often made with good intentions—can still sting deeply. I share my personal perspective on how to respond with grace, compassion, and self-awareness, depending on who the conversation is with—be it an older relative, a close friend, or someone simply being insensitive. What you'll learn:Why people say things that unintentionally hurt—and how cultural norms often play a roleHow to tailor your response based on the person and the situationPractical phrases to use when you don’t want to explain your entire storyThe importance of setting emotional boundaries while staying grounded in self-compassionA powerful mindset shift: why your reaction to comments often reflects your own emotional stateHow to turn hurtful moments into an opportunity for self-reflection and healing Connect with Elizabeth: IG: @bychanceavenue Stay connected & up to date with all things By Chance Want to share your story? Apply to be a guest!

In today's episode, we dive into an important topic many childless women face: how to handle well-meaning but hurtful comments about not having children. From classic lines like “Don’t worry, it’ll happen” to “Who will take care of you when you’re old?”, these remarks—though often made with good intentions—can still sting deeply.I share my personal perspective on how to respond with grace, compassion, and self-awareness, depending on who the conversation is with—be it an older relative, a close friend, or someone simply being insensitive. What you'll learn:<ul><li>Why people say things that unintentionally hurt—and how cultural norms often play a role</li><li>How to tailor your response based on the person and the situation</li><li>Practical phrases to use when you don’t want to explain your entire story</li><li>The importance of setting emotional boundaries while staying grounded in self-compassion</li><li>A powerful mindset shift: why your reaction to comments often reflects your own emotional state</li><li>How to turn hurtful moments into an opportunity for self-reflection and healing</li></ul> Connect with Elizabeth: IG: <a href="https://instagram.com/bychanceavenue/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@bychanceavenue</a><a href="https://bychance.myflodesk.com/emailsignup" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stay connected &amp; up to date with all things By Chance</a><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RWGRzGCeggUdsVdwAM7-b7kLZpjMVNkrHhx2NEPtkPk/edit" rel="noopener noreferrer">Want to share your story? Apply to be a guest!</a>

50. How Do I Handle Well-Meaning (but Hurtful) Comments About Being Childless?

Hi friend! If you are a woman who does not have kids by chance, not by choice, this message is for you. If you had an inner desire to be a mother but never came to reality, this show is for you. If you got married at a later stage in your life, or if you are single and you never had the chance to even try, this is for you.

If you were a mama at some point and suffered a loss, this is for you too. And if you want to feel like you are a part of a community alongside other women who have walked a similar path, who understand you, who see you and feel you, this is where you belong. This show is called By Chance Podcast, a space for sacred conversations with women who don't have kids by chance, not by choice.

We will have conversations with brave women who share their stories with grit and resilience. We'll also bring on different guests who will help us continue to grow and guide us in our healing journey. I will share with you tools that helped me thrive over the last 20 plus years, even when I battled years of depression and anxiety.

Each week, I will bring you an episode that will be a reminder that our struggles, fears, and joys are universal threads that bind us all together. This show will be heartwarming, vulnerable, fun, and educational. I'm Elizabeth Tiglao Gus, your new friend and podcast host. I am a woman who has overcome 10 years of infertility struggles, including three years of failed adoptions.

So trust me when I say, I see you. I am also a social entrepreneur and a life coach, focusing on helping women thrive rather than just survive. I help women who are ready to transform their lives, empower themselves to live with purpose and radical self love. If you are ready to be part of this community, come with me.

Together let's celebrate life and being a woman without being defined by the rule of motherhood. And my hope is that you will feel seen, heard, and feel less alone when you tune in. Now it's time. Let's go. Let's go.

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Hi friend! If you are a woman who does not have kids by chance, not by choice, this message is for you. If you had an inner desire to be a mother but never came to reality, this show is for you. If you got married at a later stage in your life, or if you are single and you never had the chance to even try, this is for you. If you were a mama at some point and suffered a loss, this is for you too. And if you want to feel like you are a part of a community alongside other women who have walked a similar path, who understand you, who see you and feel you, this is where you belong. This show is called By Chance Podcast, a space for sacred conversations with women who don't have kids by chance, not by choice. We will have conversations with brave women who share their stories with grit and resilience. We'll also bring on different guests who will help us continue to grow and guide us in our healing journey. I will share with you tools that helped me thrive over the last 20 plus years, even when I battled years of depression and anxiety. Each week, I will bring you an episode that will be a reminder that our struggles, fears, and joys are universal threads that bind us all together. This show will be heartwarming, vulnerable, fun, and educational. I'm Elizabeth Tiglao Gus, your new friend and podcast host. I am a woman who has overcome 10 years of infertility struggles, including three years of failed adoptions. So trust me when I say, I see you. I am also a social entrepreneur and a life coach, focusing on helping women thrive rather than just survive. I help women who are ready to transform their lives, empower themselves to live with purpose and radical self love. If you are ready to be part of this community, come with me. Together let's celebrate life and being a woman without being defined by the rule of motherhood. And my hope is that you will feel seen, heard, and feel less alone when you tune in. Now it's time. Let's go. Let's go.

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