Many men would love to be a father, but what happens when their dream doesn’t work out? The unexpected loss experienced by men who do not become dads, for whatever reason, remains largely unacknowledged by society. In this ground-breaking and no-holds-barred exploration, the journalist Robert Nurden goes on a journey through his own hurt and regret, unravelling the complexities of life as a childless-not-by-choice man. Robert’s story is accompanied by a series of remarkable testimonies from other childless men who add their powerful voices to his, creating a sense of belonging and community.

The Kitsch Hen was set up in 2015 as a way for owner Caroline to find focus and a sense of purpose while we were embarking on our second cycle of IVF treatment for infertility. The Kitsch Hen has become an opportunity for me to nurture in a different way and to find another route to joy and purpose in my life.