This Fall, in Cleveland Ohio, many women from all over the world will met. They are “not moms”. It’s a special summit to support, educate and honor the women who are not moms. Some will attend  because, without a doubt, they don’t want children. They embrace the childfree lifestyle without any reservations. Some will be there because they know they have genetic challenges and never want to place them in another human. Some will be there who have been labeled as “childless”. They are finally seeing the possibility that by changing from childless to childFREE, they no longer remain a victim of their bodies. Some are sitting on the fence; afraid to make the final choice fearing regrets.

All will join forces and enjoy the beauty of mingling with other not-moms in the same situation. They’ll be treated to many seminars and events to broaden their awareness of the limitless joys available as a not mom.  Honesty will be shared as to what challenges they may have and how to overcome them.

I’m honored, to be the first welcoming Keynote speaker at their first lunch. I plan to be inspirational, illuminating and supportive. I’ll share the infamous taped “60 Minutes” segment where I first announced I never wanted to have or raise children of my own. That was my first adventure into pronatalism. I lost my job as a dedicated teacher!

The documentary/movie “To KID or NOT to KID will be viewed together presented by Maxine Trump, the director. It will culminate in a joyous party of happy not moms where friendships were made, hearts were reached and support of the childfree-by-choice lifestyle is accepted.

The goal of the Not Mom Summit is to have the not-moms leave this summit with renewed energy and friendships to last a lifetime.

Marcia Drut-Davis/Author of “Confessions of a Childfree Woman”