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“I have been committed to living childfree for a long time.”

Kathe, 71, USA

“It was a good decision for me and I feel I have many fewer worries and heartaches this way.”

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At 71, I have been committed to living childfree for a long time.

I made the decision when I was 13 and have done all in my power to remain childless, as did my husband of 33 years.

Many of my friends are grandparents or great-grandparents. Most of them love this stage, but too many mourn the troubles and life decisions that their families have made.

I live alone in a senior community and enjoy friendships with other seniors, both childfree and not.

It was a good decision for me and I feel I have many fewer worries and heartaches this way.

TAGS:70s Growing Older USA

“Music has given me solace and a way to temporarily escape.”

Mary, 39, Canada

“Uprooting myself was pretty easy, with no kids to consider.”

Anonymous

“Being childfree has given me the freedom to do exactly what I want, without being responsible for another human being.”

Henriette, 28, Iceland

“This taste of that life made me question if it’s actually for me.”

Chloe, 35, UK

“One of the nicest parts about getting older? Not having to deal with inappropriate questions like ‘When are you planning to have kids?’”

Robin, 50, USA

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Kathe, 71, USA

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“Music has given me solace and a way to temporarily escape.”

“Uprooting myself was pretty easy, with no kids to consider.”

“Being childfree has given me the freedom to do exactly what I want, without being responsible for another human being.”

“This taste of that life made me question if it’s actually for me.”

“One of the nicest parts about getting older? Not having to deal with inappropriate questions like ‘When are you planning to have kids?’”

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