Am I? Maybe…maybe Not…
What do YOU think???
Got ya!
No I am not Pregnant, HOWEVER my Outrageous Act of the week is related to this topic to be sure!
I am 31 years old and have no no NO maternal urges, at all. Other than the fact that I much prefer hanging out with kids, rather than adults, at family reunions, but that’s only because they know how to FOLLOW THE FUN baby!
So recently, I have become more clear that I am not called to pregnancy and motherhood at this time. I HAVE been receiving the Clarity that my current Life Calling is to support the Awakening, Evolution, and Expansion of the Universe and to be a Conduit of Love, Light, and Healing for the Highest Good of all Concerned. And for now, this doesn’t seem to include nurturing biological offspring.
I didn’t think this would be an Outrageous Act, however here were many of the responses to my awareness:
“Oh, well maybe you should go get some counseling for the fear and resistance coming up around this for you.”
“I am sure you will feel the Calling soon. Just wait”
“What if you just popped out the baby and gave it to Ben to raise?” (yes, I really heard this one)
I don’t go around telling people who CHOOSE to have children that THEY need to go into therapy. However, I must admit I often think it. 
All of these responses were good intentioned, however, I felt as if my call to Co-Creation, more than Pro-Creation, was seen as way outside the Norm, almost a personal dysfunction.
OUTRAGEOUS, if you will.
So tonight, I claim my Authentic and Outrageous Truth (for the time being) that I am NOT called to be a Mom and that is totally okay and acceptable and doesn’t mean I must have had a horrible childhood.
Because I didn’t.
I had a beautiful one.
Because that is what I choose.
I also choose a Beautiful Life of Sacred Service to this amazing Universe. I will continue to FOLLOW THE FUN with or more likely withOUT biological children.
And that is that. XoxoxCora
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Well said… following your calling is powerful. Have you been able to create more clarity in other spaces?
Ok, I admit… your outrageous tagline drew me in… because I just KNEW it didn’t pertain to you and I’m a magnet to juicy gossip. I absolutely love this post. Like you, I have never, EVER had the urge to procreate or be maternal, and yet… I am a mom! That in itself has been and continues to be a journey of self exploration and having no choice but to trust the Universe and my daughter’s indomitable spirit. I love your honesty here, and especially your humor. Keep doing what you love to do, and keep appreciating that freedom!
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Thanks so much for this blog post Cora. I’m 38 and like you have really never had the maternal calling to have babies. Maybe because I became full time step Mom, or as we like to call it step-in-Mom to three teenagers…amazing people that need a mama in their own unique way. Regardless, I am living a happy, healthy, full and fulfilling life with my husband, step-in kids and MY baby, our three year old labradoodle. Like you, I’ve received a lot of “poor you” sympathy for this decision. One friend even told me that I clearly wasn’t with the right man if I didn’t want to have his baby. What? I’m helping to raise his babies. Kudos to you Cora! Keep following your heart.
Very bold and courageous! Follow your heart girl and we will all honor you for it!!
Love you my sweet! Congrats on always following your divine knowing and trusting the perfection of your desires (or non-desires
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Thank you for this post! I’m 28 years old and I also have no maternal urges. Whenever I tell people that I don’t want to have children, I get the typical, “Oh, you will when you meet the right guy” or “You still have plenty of time left, I’m sure you’ll change your mind.” At this point, I don’t really think I will. The thought of motherhood is just not appealing to me at all. I love how you reframed choosing to be child-FREE as an outrageous act! Congratulations and keep following your heart!
It takes a great person to be honest with themselves instead of just following what is perceived to be the “norm”. No judgement, it is what is it. The world would be such a better place is more people had the courage to stand for their true self!