When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan: Finding Freedom in Your “Plan B”

We grow up believing there’s a certain order to things — career, love, marriage, kids. And when life doesn’t follow that script, it can leave us questioning everything.

For a long time, I thought fulfillment looked like motherhood. After 15 months of trying, hoping, and doing everything “right,” I found myself standing in the quiet aftermath of what wasn’t meant to be. IVF was bankrupting me - emotionally, physically and financially - and I knew I had to stop. That moment — painful as it was — became the start of a completely new chapter.

Because when Plan A falls apart, you have two choices: stay stuck in what could have been and let it define you, or start building something new from where you are.

The truth is, there’s incredible power in Plan B. It’s the version of life that asks you to meet yourself — not as you thought you’d be, but as you really are. It’s where resilience, creativity, and self-trust come alive. Endings are often beginnings.

For women who are childfree by circumstance, or navigating unexpected turns, this path isn’t about “settling.” It’s about reclaiming your story, your joy, and your definition of a meaningful life.

Maybe your version of "the dream" looks like mentoring, creating, or nurturing your community. Maybe it’s finally giving yourself permission to pursue what’s been calling you quietly all along.

You are not behind. You are becoming. You can choose a new path as many times as you wish.

If you’re ready to explore what your next chapter could look like — and build a life that truly feels like yours — let’s connect.

👉 Learn more about my coaching or listen to my podcast This Wasn’t The Plan for real stories of women creating fulfillment on their own terms.