Free as can be
Katelyn Sawatzky founded Childfree Winnipeg Women in 2021 to unite women who do not have children, either by choice or circumstance, and have no plans to raise any. The annual subscription costs $205.00 plus GST for a year, with automatic renewals at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. The group welcomes women of all sexual orientations and identities, but parents and men are turned away.
Sawatzky realized she didn't want to be a mother more than a decade ago, and felt relieved once she made that decision. Initially, she struggled to find like-minded individuals and created monthly Meetup events for them. The group now has 55 members who regularly meet for various social activities. Sawatzky emphasizes that the group provides a safe space for open discussions without the pressure to justify their choices.
Members like Cecilia Davies, Melanie Chubaty, and AV Kitching all appreciate the community's welcoming atmosphere and the sense of belonging they find there.
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