This was a good read. I know that my mom didn't want kids either but she never made us feel bad about it and she always showed up. I feel incredibly privileged to live in a time where I'm *allowed* to choose not to have kids - both because of less social pressure but also because of better access to contraception and medical services as needed. My mom didn't live in a society where she'd have been able to persue her dreams independently even without kids, but thankfully I do.
I feel there are so many women (and men) who don't even realise that being childfree is a viable option.
It's amazing that your mom was able to break the three kids "arrangement". That would've taken a lot of courage on her part.
Thank you for reading and sharing your story. I wrote this in the hopes that it will resonate with those who feel alone in this child-having dilemma. I am glad you also see the courage in my mum's actions! 🫶
This was a good read. I know that my mom didn't want kids either but she never made us feel bad about it and she always showed up. I feel incredibly privileged to live in a time where I'm *allowed* to choose not to have kids - both because of less social pressure but also because of better access to contraception and medical services as needed. My mom didn't live in a society where she'd have been able to persue her dreams independently even without kids, but thankfully I do.
I feel there are so many women (and men) who don't even realise that being childfree is a viable option.
It's amazing that your mom was able to break the three kids "arrangement". That would've taken a lot of courage on her part.
Thank you for sharing 😊
- M
Thank you for reading and sharing your story. I wrote this in the hopes that it will resonate with those who feel alone in this child-having dilemma. I am glad you also see the courage in my mum's actions! 🫶
Oh Val, thank you for sharing a piece of your story. Thank you for this beautiful vulnerability. Keep speaking your truth 🤍🤍🤍
Thank you Deborah for reading and your kind words. I really admire your writing and so it’s a real honour to have you read mine! 🤍
This was heartfelt and painful to read.
I can feel the weight of your mum’s regret and exhaustion. It’s heartbreaking that her story went unheard for so long.
As a single mother who has faced numerous situations in her life i can truly relate to your mom.♥️🙏🏼