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Hello everyone! Welcome back to Childless not by Choice, where my mission is to recognize and speak to the broken hearts of childless not by choice women, and men, around the world. \\xa0Civilla Morgan here! I am spreading the great news that we can live a joyful, relevant, and fulfilled life, although we could not, did not, have the children we so wanted.

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• Jordan Morgan

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Well, we have a special guest today!

Introduce Christy:

Christy Jordan is a certified addictions professional and mental health counselor with over 10 years experiencing working with individuals, families, and couples. \\xa0Her focus is helping others find hope to overcome life\'s obstacles and creating a life without bondage whether that is in their relationships or as individuals. She provided office and online sessions based on clients needs working with clients internationally and locally. \\xa0Her website is www.findinghopetoday.com where you may contact her directly, or find more information on her experience and expertise.

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Welcome, Christy:

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Well, let\\u2019s jump into the questions! \\xa0

1)My question for the therapist is about intimacy in marriage. \\xa0Now that my husband and I are working on accepting our childlessness, it feels like intimacy is no longer a priority. \\xa0I sometimes feel like he finds other things (work, hobbies) to keep himself occupied. I understand that this may be part of the grief process but my question is... as a couple, how do we keep the intimacy and communication alive in the marriage while we adjust/ accept our CNBC status?

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2a) Is when as a couple you get to the point of realizing it really is not going to happen and \\u201cyou are an empty nester without ever being a nester\\u201d how do you keep it all alive? \\xa0

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2b) How does a couple transition into the \\u201cnew and different dreams\\u201d? \\xa0Is it just easier said than done?

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3) How do you let go of any resentment towards yourself because you are the reason as a couple there are no kids.

4) Another question from one of the group members: Can you talk to us about how legacy looks for the childless not by choice woman, man, couple?

4a) Can you talk about the consideration for divorce when a spouse refuses to consider adoption?

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5a) How do you stop thinking if there will be anyone to take care of you?

5b) Will you ever find lasting peace with your CNBC journey?

Christy\\u2019s contact information:

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www.findinghopetoday.com

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Books and other resources recommended by Christy:

\\u2018The Bondage Breaker\\u2019, by Neil T. Anderson

\\u2018Communication, Sex, Money\\u2019-Edwin Louis Cole

\'Boundaries in Marriage--(great for communication strategies), by Dr. Henry Cloud

Also...

Dale Partridge has a great blog and teachings on purpose and legacy

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Thought Redirection Techniques (these are third party websites, and in no way connected with the Childless not by Choice platform. These sites are listed here solely to help you find additional assistance in mindset and thought process on \\xa0your childless not by choice journey.) \\xa0

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https://mrsmindfulness.com/the-four-keys-to-overcoming-negative-thinkingfor-good/

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https://learnevolveandthrive.com/how-to-redirect-your-thoughts-when-you-experience-emotional-pain/

https://chopra.com/articles/the-art-of-redirecting-negative-thoughts

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\\u2018Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable\\u2014if anything is excellent or praiseworthy\\u2014think about such things.\\u2019--Philippians 4:8.

My contact information:

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Until next time! Bye!

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\\u2018To recognize and speak to the broken hearts of childless not by choice women, and men, around the world.\\u2019

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Spreading the great news that we can live a joyful, relevant, and fulfilled life\\u2019.