Sweet Childfree: New and Selected Poems

By Saralyn Caine

A Declaration of Her Independence

Sweet Childfree is a candid and thought-provoking collection of over 100 poems that celebrate the freedom to live a life without children and the courage to stand firm against societal pressure. It explores the complex emotions and challenges faced by those who choose not to become parents, and offers a biting rebuttal to critics who believe this choice is invalid. These poems are unapologetic and raw, a strong declaration of personal autonomy in the face of an often judgmental world.

Some poems serve as defiant retorts to unwarranted scrutiny. Others critically examine modern parenting through the lens of sharp observation. There are also some unflinching explorations of the bleak reality of reproduction and how overwhelming parenthood would have been for the author had she succumbed to the Life Script.

This book is not an attack on parents. Parents are necessary. Good parents are a wonder. It's just that too many strangers think it is their place to intrude on the family decisions of others. Sweet Childfree provides a buffet of final answers to those who question the legitimacy of the childfree choice. It stands as a powerful reminder that everyone has the inherent right to choose how they build their lives and families. Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are rights that belong to all-whether they choose to parent or not.

Content Warning
This book contains strong language, and includes references to suicide, self-harm, rape, miscarriage, abortion, birth control, sterilization, domestic violence, single motherhood, child pregnancy, bodily distortion, pregnancy side effects, gender inequality, and metaphors involving parasitism and cannibalism.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1735092185
• ISBN13: 9781735092188
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Saralyn Caine
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"