Being in childcare as a young adult was the best birth control ever
2026-11-09 01:24:30
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CarolineCatLady :
My high school bestie had a kid. It was rough. She couldn’t even take a shower without getting stressed out. This child also ruined our friendship. We no longer speak.
2026-11-09 06:08:12
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∞ :
Stay single and when you want children adopt one when you are absolutely ready for the responsibility of taking care of everything alone
2026-11-09 01:13:47
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Maya 🇲🇽🫂❤️🇵🇸 :
I'm 35, single and child free. I still have sleepovers with my friends 🥰🥰🥰
2026-11-09 04:11:19
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Renegade Nelly :
Whenever men say we should be more like our grandmothers, they don't grasp the fact that we're our grandmothers' wildest dreams. My grandmothers passed when I was 15 and 25, respectively. Neither of them ever asked me about romantic relationships, marriage or children. They loved to talk about my friends and my studies. They're the ones who complimented my (plus sized) body and encouraged me to show more skin. Wearing less, going out more and getting degrees is exactly what they wanted for me. There's a reason society tries as hard as it does to pressure women into marriage and motherhood. There's a reason society tries to keep single women from married women and young women from older women. It's the same reason gossip is treated like a social ill. Women talk. They don't want us to talk. They don't want us comparing notes. Talk to the women around you. Older women have already learned lessons that you don't have to suffer through. Younger women need a guide, because they don't know what they don't know.
2026-11-09 12:11:51
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hara kristi :
For me, choosing the right man is about 90% “luck.” My husband sacrifices himself a lot for us. He’d seen me very weak during my pregnancy stage (I had hyperemesis) so he took over during postpartum. He became the default parent. He took care of our baby while working and providing for us. He does the groceries and cooks all our meals even until now. On top of that, he’s also very fond of arranging trips, surprising us with things we love, spoiling us with food. Even so, if you’re gonna ask me if I’d recommend it, I’d say don’t risk it for the biscuit. There’s no turning back once you have a kid/kids, unless you really want to have one with or without a man in your life.
2026-11-09 02:30:37
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Sarah F :
Thank goodness you can see this
2026-11-10 01:05:56
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Daria 🎧 la-la laa la-lah ♎️ :
This should be a mandatory article in sex Ed.
2026-11-09 12:47:46
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🌈 Ali Stretmater 🌈 :
I’m 52 and child free by choice - I knew beyond a shadow of a doubt when I was 7 that I didn’t want children…I’ve had so many people tell me that I’ll regret my decision one day but the older I get the more I know that I made the right choice for myself
2026-11-09 04:25:29
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Pressureep :
She wrote this so beautifully!!!
2026-11-09 22:24:42
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Lasẹ (Lash-Eh) :
Even the ones I’ve seen are the exception and I won’t make such a huge decisions based on exceptions
2026-11-09 06:34:36
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mellllerz :
Love your scarf today 💞 34yo childless and married to a very good man. I have no plans to have children. See how I say I and not we. It’s my choice, always.
2026-11-09 04:47:42
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slee_travelbarbie :
I understand her, I get it. Same ❤️
2026-11-09 01:16:09
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KJ :
I thank my lucky stars that I experienced enough of my 20s to realize that I didn’t want kids. I just got my tubes removed a few months ago at the age of 27. 🥰
2026-11-09 07:46:25
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Mia.Trevelyan🦡🇨🇦 :
I didn't want a child because after being in the caretaker role, i realized that when it ended, i didn't know who i was. Am i a product of what they needed me to be or is this really who i am? if so, then why do i feel so empty?
2026-11-09 07:37:13
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Travel With Kaylee :
Completely agree! Experiencing taking care of someone else’s kids is something everyone should do before having their own. I was an au pair for a year and it very much solidified my plan to never have children. I loved my host kids but saw every day how the mother’s life was completely different than the father’s, even though he was a very loving and involved father. If I wanted to go on a trip, I had to make sure that it did not coincide with the mother’s work trips or travel plans. If it did, I couldn’t go because the father could not be left home with the kids by himself. If it was reversed, the mother could of course take care of the kids on her own. The whole experience was fun but very eye opening and I’m so grateful I experienced it.
2026-11-09 14:50:38
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Lenita.L :
Following this page has somewhat shifted my perspective on whether I want to have children or not! In my mid twenties I was very certain I wanted to become a mother, now in my early thirties I’m not quite sure… and that’s a valid point!!
2026-11-09 02:49:04
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Sarah F :
and you’re wise beyond your years. Be thankful for this.
2026-11-10 01:07:37
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The Baddie Frequency :
Oh yes. I’m 29 + use to be a nanny- huge reality check and realization of how fast freedom can change for you 😳
2026-11-09 03:49:07
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Amira :
This is so TRUE and sad because if you are lucky enough to find the right person it is a very beautiful thing to be able to experience. But you absolutely should not if the circumstances aren’t perfect
2026-11-09 01:42:16
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Elspeth :
My husband and I are in our mid-30’s and been together since 17. We don’t have kids because I know I would get the lions share of the burden and I would rather live child free with him than risk resentment with children.
2026-11-09 19:14:05
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user8426794663878 :
I agree, in most cases the man never gives as much as mom
2026-11-09 15:13:19
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V Gaspar :
I love my partner and children but I’ve lost myself… don’t do it
2026-11-09 14:28:54
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🥑✨ :
Omg this sounds like my life story but I know I didn’t send anything in but it’s the reason I’ve decided at 27 I’m child free and going to be happy
2026-11-09 06:49:24
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Ivonne :
Girl! It feels like my life. I was a nanny and saw these dynamics, and all my friends are in the same boat as yours. I’m at peace with that now, and I continue living the life I want instead of following social norms.
2026-11-09 13:43:00
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