SHORT STORIES

When we share our stories, we create space for others to do the same. Normalising the childfree choice is a crucial step in empowering all of us to live authentically. And that starts with your story.

“I have always loved my freedom.”

Patricia, 49, Mexico

“We’re planning on living childfree happily ever after.”

Mareike, 38, Germany

“Never liked children from age 7 to 75.”

Lynn, 75, UK

“You can be an amazing woman without having the word 'mom' as a part of you.”

Alva, 22, Norway

“I wanted out of this heavy environment. I wanted more.”

Anonymous

“I am a Latinx, queer, nonbinary, pro-choice, childfree Christian.”

Naiomi, 32, USA

“I don’t want to be prisoner of destiny.”

Rigika, 30, Czech Republic

“I was definitely bucking the expected path for women of my generation.”

Elizabeth, 57, USA

“It took me a good portion of my life to learn to love.”

Lei-Lani, 50, Australia

“Living childfree allows me to be my true self.”

Carla, 19, Germany