STATEMENT: RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association re: Attacks on “Childless Cat Ladies”

Barbara Collura, President and CEO of RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, issued the following statement in response to comments attacking “childless cat ladies.”

“The ‘childless cat lady’ rhetoric being used to degrade people without children is painful and tone-deaf. People are childfree for many reasons — from grieving the pain of miscarriage to experiencing failed adoptions or rounds of fertility treatments to making their own choice not to have children. For some, living without children doesn’t feel like a choice that they made, but a choice that they live with, despite trying to grow their families. Under no circumstances, should living childfree be weaponized in a way that degrades people or their value to society.

“To the people and families hurt by these messages, we want you to know you’re not alone. We encourage you to join the RESOLVE network, share your story, and find a support group near you.”

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About RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Established in 1974, RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is a non-profit organization with the only established nationwide network mandated to promote reproductive health and to ensure equal access to all family building options for anyone experiencing infertility or challenges in building their family. RESOLVE addresses this public health issue by providing community to all who need it, connecting them with others who can help, empowering them to find resolution and giving voice to their demands for access to all family building options. For more information, visit www.RESOLVE.org.