WE ARE CHILDFREE

#Australia

Short Stories

“I was not grieving a potential child.”

Antje, 30, Australia

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“I've never for a moment hesitated on or regretted my choice.”

Nadia, 39, Australia

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“I like to think that the decision not to have children was a selfless one.”

Mary, 42, Australia

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“The world doesn’t celebrate any of my achievements, not the same way being a mum is celebrated.”

Camilla, 40, Australia

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“Best decision I ever made.”

Shweta, 38, Australia

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“Looking back from the age of 56, I see how fulfilling my childfree life as a younger woman was.”

Cat, 56, Australia

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“I can’t stand the way social media has idealised motherhood at the expense of women and children.”

Jasmine, 39, Australia

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

Lei-Lani, 50, Australia

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“I wanted to explore people. The world. Myself.”

Mindi, 46, Australia

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“Each year my decision is solidified more and more with climate change and the general state of the world.”

Ashlee, 29, Australia