TUTUM fall 2022 • issue 7 • belonging
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A Dwelling Place For Childless Women In Every Season
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BELONG tutumjournal.com
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A True Sense of Belonging
Podcaster BonnieRuth Rolf shares her perspective on how belonging creates safety to be authentically who we are.
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To Belong
CONTENTS
Artist and poet Cherie Burbach bares her soul on her deep, all-encompassing craving for connection and belonging.
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This Persistent Ache Artist and poet Cherie Burbach grapples with the life she hoped for against the life she has.
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She Was STILL Born
Writer Carrie Hauskens finds her place in the silent loss and disenfranchised grief of stillbirth.
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Catching Up With That Paper Boat
Renate H uncovers her introspective journey from circumstances beyond her control to carving out a path of inner peace.
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CONTRIBUTORS Page 5
EDITOR’S REFLECTION Page 5
TUTUM SURVEY Readers reveal what they think about key subjects relevant to the childless community.
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RESEARCH IN PROGRESS Reflects our global reach, demonstrating the full scope of lived experiences through primary research.
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Coming Home To Yourself
GAME CHANGER Spotlighting the achievements of trailblazing childless/childfree women.
Life coach Sarah Jane Smith breaks down how the practice of embodied self-compassion is the key to accessing self-acceptance.
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MEDICAL AWAKENING Examines medical conditions and relevant information of interest to childless/childfree women.
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NAVIGATING AGING Explores topics, gaining new perspectives, advice, and relevant information associated with women aging without children.
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Connecting With Others Worksheet
BUILDING BRIDGES A Q&A with industry experts that tackles wide-reaching issues that affect and strengthen the childless community.
Tips on how connecting with others can give us a sense of belonging and togetherness. VOLUME 2, ISSUE 7 Tutum Journal™ (ISSN 2766-9580) is published quarterly by Tutum Global. Subscription prices: 1 yr. $9.95 USD. For more information about Tutum Journal, please visit us at www.tutumjournal.com, or email us at info@tutumjournal.com. TO SUBSCRIBE VISIT www.tutumjournal.com
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