The difference between childless and childfree, and why it matters

ABC NEWS, Australia

Childless is an important label to Stephanie Joy Phillips.

The 58-year-old founder of World Childless Week says there are several alternatives to describe her circumstance, but childless most accurately captures hers.

"The 'less' represents the children I dreamt of and never had. It symbolises the grief I have for them remaining in my heart and having never rested in my arms," Stephanie, based in the UK, says.

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