WE ARE CHILDFREE

#People of Colour

Short Stories

“I love my kids, and I also love the fact that they go back to their own parents at pickup time.”

Aparna, 32, India

Short Stories

“I decided to venture on a journey to ‘put myself out there’ publicly as a childless person of colour who is of South Asian heritage.”

Arpinder, 43, UK

Short Stories

“I've been having a hard time as a trans guy seeking gender-affirming healthcare.”

Anonymous

Portraits

“The ambivalence is exhausting. I think about the 'what ifs' - that’s the most painful part.”

Vel, UK

Portraits

“As the only girl and an only child, there’s a lot of responsibility placed on you to carry on the family line, because for a lot of families, you’re not more than a womb.”

Natasha, UK

Short Stories

“I'm a 'frequent flyer' at my ER.”

Aiemee, 38, USA

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“I was raised by a strong single mother who raised me to believe that I can do whatever I want.”

Patricia, 44, UK

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“At 50, I'm still learning and loving my journey.”

Lesley, 50, USA

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“Best decision I ever made.”

Shweta, 38, Australia

Short Stories

“I fully knew the risk of my surgery, but quite frankly I was willing to die for it.”

Anonymous