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.
“My best childfree life consists of a beautiful polyam/open relationship with my anchor person.”
Mich, 37, Germany
“I don't regret having a bilateral salpingectomy. I call my incisions freedom scars.”
Lauren, 31, USA
“I had my tubes removed, and the freedom this affords is immeasurable.”
Baylie, 33, USA
“My sterilisation brought me grief and brought me peace.”
Grace, 24, USA
“I just never felt the desire.”
Karen, 66, Mexico
“I was gigantically relieved. I felt I'd been given a blessed reprieve.”
Anne, 70, USA
“I have lived a full life of service to my community.”
Tammi, 64, USA
“I’m 73. I decided to be ‘childfree’ before it was even a word!”
Deborah, 73, USA
“Because I am childfree, my personal time isn’t valued.”
Denise, 30, USA
“It has made me feel like I am a second-class citizen and employee simply for being childfree.”
