Thrive Solo The One Where I Talk To Author of Unwed & Unbothered, Emma Duval
Nov 18, 2025
Emma Duval, author and illustrator of "Unwed & Unbothered," shines a spotlight on the rich history of single women without children. She shares her motivations for writing, despite familial pressures regarding her childfree choice. Emma discusses empowering stories of women like Jane Austen and Florence Nightingale, and delves into the historical challenges faced by single women. Also, she highlights the significance of online communities for childfree individuals and emphasizes the importance of living authentically and forming chosen families.
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Why A Married Woman Wrote About Singles
- Emma explains she is married but childfree and felt inspired by single women she knew as a teen.
- Those women' unconventional lives pushed her to research and write about single women throughout history.
Family Pressure And Keeping The Book Private
- Emma shares family pushback: her extended Catholic family pressure her to have multiple children and don't know about her book.
- A wedding exchange left her emotionally strained and highlighted ongoing family tension over childfree choices.
Use Online Communities For Support
- Join online communities (Facebook, Instagram, Reddit) and follow childfree hashtags to find support and language for your choice.
- Use groups like Lady No Kids, DINKS, and childless support spaces to connect with others and learn vocabulary like 'childfree'.
