Omg the one about having too much free time is always the kicker for me! One friend told me I’m “time rich” — I was so hurt. I feel like umm, well, I have a full time job and other responsibilities. I think some people view kid-free as frivolous. I often say, asking me if I’m going to have kids is like me asking a stay at home mom if/when she’s gonna get a job? Which I would NEVER EVER do. We’re all on our own path and I think it’s awesome if women choose the motherhood/stay at home route. Perhaps it’s just hard to comprehend the less popular or “normal” life choices. Thanks for sharing this!
yes I think there are certain misconceptions, as in, "oh she has no kids so she can just swan around and do her hobbies all day" - in reality, child-free people might have lots of weight on their shoulders that others just don't know about. And what if it WERE true? Let's say I have chosen to have a lifestyle which allows more free time - at the expense of other things. Why is that wrong?
Omg the one about having too much free time is always the kicker for me! One friend told me I’m “time rich” — I was so hurt. I feel like umm, well, I have a full time job and other responsibilities. I think some people view kid-free as frivolous. I often say, asking me if I’m going to have kids is like me asking a stay at home mom if/when she’s gonna get a job? Which I would NEVER EVER do. We’re all on our own path and I think it’s awesome if women choose the motherhood/stay at home route. Perhaps it’s just hard to comprehend the less popular or “normal” life choices. Thanks for sharing this!
yes I think there are certain misconceptions, as in, "oh she has no kids so she can just swan around and do her hobbies all day" - in reality, child-free people might have lots of weight on their shoulders that others just don't know about. And what if it WERE true? Let's say I have chosen to have a lifestyle which allows more free time - at the expense of other things. Why is that wrong?
💯 We all have the freedom to CHOOSE! Agree with everything you just said.
Very thoughtfully written
Thank you!