Congratulations to you!! I share your oodles of things to say about people choosing to remain childless, and I deeply respect that choice as well. In fact, if had I come to my state of the planet insights earlier, I don't know if I would have gone down kiddo lane either. But now I'm a father of 2 little boys and you know, there's just something about experiencing the world through the eyes of a child, that makes everything else fade into the background a little bit more. Of course I'm terrified about their future, but at the same time, exploring this magical world together is what's keeping me sane. And it's making me fall in love with life all over again, which in turn only strengthens my resolve to do something meaningful with the time I've been given.
Thank you for your writings thus far. I've been silently enjoying them and I'm looking forward to any future, motherhood induced, continuations.
I’m a bit late to the party…only recently came across your newsletter, and specifically ‘The Backstory to Gen Dread’—most of which I felt was transcribed directly from my psyche. I wrestled with climate dread for 5 years before taking the plunge and becoming a mother. It is a complicated path to say the least, and I so look forward to hearing your perspective on new parenthood as it relates to climate anxiety. Wishing you all the best as you take this step in life.🤍
Just seeing this now months later - thank you Collin. Now almost 8 months into it - - - I've got many thoughts to digest from "this side of the decision" and will write about it sometime, not quite ready to yet. I'd be curious to hear yours as well. You might be interested in following https://twitter.com/MotherXclimate and the embodied play they are creating in Britain around this topic. They're doing deep work to explore all angles of mothering/not mothering in the climate crisis!
Apologies for delayed reply. I relate & feel the same not-quite-readiness to write about it...the closest I've come is a few poems on climate/motherhood. That's the only medium that feels remotely capable of capturing the conflicting feelings. Thank you for the Twitter link--following!
Congratulations! Savor this special time of your life. As the father of 2 and grandfather of 5 these special relationships are at the core of who I am, and who we are. Lots of love and I look forward to your return to Gen Dread when you are ready.
Hi Brit,
Congratulations to you!! I share your oodles of things to say about people choosing to remain childless, and I deeply respect that choice as well. In fact, if had I come to my state of the planet insights earlier, I don't know if I would have gone down kiddo lane either. But now I'm a father of 2 little boys and you know, there's just something about experiencing the world through the eyes of a child, that makes everything else fade into the background a little bit more. Of course I'm terrified about their future, but at the same time, exploring this magical world together is what's keeping me sane. And it's making me fall in love with life all over again, which in turn only strengthens my resolve to do something meaningful with the time I've been given.
Thank you for your writings thus far. I've been silently enjoying them and I'm looking forward to any future, motherhood induced, continuations.
Best wishes to you and your family!
Thank you Hugo, for your well wishes and sharing a bit about the complexity, difficulty and joy in all of this!
Hi Britt,
I’m a bit late to the party…only recently came across your newsletter, and specifically ‘The Backstory to Gen Dread’—most of which I felt was transcribed directly from my psyche. I wrestled with climate dread for 5 years before taking the plunge and becoming a mother. It is a complicated path to say the least, and I so look forward to hearing your perspective on new parenthood as it relates to climate anxiety. Wishing you all the best as you take this step in life.🤍
Just seeing this now months later - thank you Collin. Now almost 8 months into it - - - I've got many thoughts to digest from "this side of the decision" and will write about it sometime, not quite ready to yet. I'd be curious to hear yours as well. You might be interested in following https://twitter.com/MotherXclimate and the embodied play they are creating in Britain around this topic. They're doing deep work to explore all angles of mothering/not mothering in the climate crisis!
Dear Britt,
Apologies for delayed reply. I relate & feel the same not-quite-readiness to write about it...the closest I've come is a few poems on climate/motherhood. That's the only medium that feels remotely capable of capturing the conflicting feelings. Thank you for the Twitter link--following!
Congrats Britt! So grateful for you always. Sending all my best as you embark on this journey :)
Thanks so much!
Congratulations! Such wonderful news!
Many thanks Nathan!
Congratulations Britt!
Thank you Amanda!
Congrats Britt. This is great news. Enjoy every moment. We look forward to your return. Claude
Thank you Claude :)
Grateful for all you do, including this decision. Best wishes on this special journey.
Aw thanks Barbara!
Congratulations! Savor this special time of your life. As the father of 2 and grandfather of 5 these special relationships are at the core of who I am, and who we are. Lots of love and I look forward to your return to Gen Dread when you are ready.
Thanks so much Bill!