Poly Stories | Poly Parenting

About this event

ENM Storytelling Evenings | Treehouse NDSM (Amsterdam North)

THEME OF THIS EVENING: POLY PARENTING

Other than the nuclear family, known from television and the instructional guides our surroundings hand us, poly parenting may look a bit different. Breaking the rules is exciting, but what do you see when picturing an ENM family? A kitchen table with four middle-aged lovers, sharing pasta and value systems with a child on lap? A woman zipping up her dress and handing cash to the babysitter before heading out for date number three this week? How about the pregnant couple, who, overcome by nesting hormones, is not sure what to do with the unicorn? Or, yourself, with no child wish, developing a crush on that cute parent?

Poly parenting might be a question of the more the merrier - and then some additional questions. Eyebrows might raise and demand explanations, lovers may or may not (want to) be involved, children may or may not know. What to do when perspectives, wants and needs change throughout the years?

Since there is no clear guideline on parenting in an ethically non-monogamous structure, endless possibilities lie ahead for exploration. How do others handle this situation? What have they learnt? What has surprised them? Let’s come together and design our own family tree.

This evening, different people will share their personal stories. Would you like to share a story yourself? Send a message to suzanne@suzanneallegonda.nl

THIS IS FOR YOU WHEN
This evening is for anyone—whether you’re just starting out or already experienced—in non-monogamy / open relationships / polyamory.

PRACTICAL INFO
Wednesday Nov 26th, 2025
• 19:00 doors open, program 19:30 – 21:30
• Location: Treehouse NDSM, Amsterdam North
• Max. 40 participants
• Language: English

POLY STORIES
Poly Stories invites you in the exploration of the wondrous world of non-monogamy through personal storytelling—together navigating the edges and unpacking (moral) dilemmas.
This evening is for everyone with a curiousity in the free shapes of love.

• Expect inspiring stories with Q&A
• The sharing of experiences and inspiration
• Love's wisdom to take home

Each evening revolves around a central theme. We co-create the night together.There is space to talk to others, ask questions and bring in your own experiences.

WANT TO SHARE A STORY YOURSELF?
Would you like to share a story this evening or one of the upcoming ones?
Send an email to suzanne@suzanneallegonda.nl

ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
Suzanne Allegonda is a relationship therapist specialized in non-monogamy. She has always been fascinated by human thinking and behavior. In her private practice she focuses on working with individuals and couples in ENM relationships. Over the past years, she has organized various lectures and workshops where philosophy, self-reflection and love and intimacy meet.