Instead of trying to convince those who don’t want kids to become parents, we should be grateful that more people are questioning their desire or ability to take on the journey of parenthood. Those who are not sure whether they want children are proceeding with caution. Child-free by choice people, like me, have slammed on the brakes altogether. I think society will be better for it. As a 27-year-old childfree woman, family, friends and even strangers have interrogated me as to why I’ve chosen not to parent. These questions are often disguised as wanting to understand your position but usually precede a statement aimed at changing your mind. As if being posed with the question, “What if you regret not having kids when you’re 60?” will unravel years of research, therapy, soul searching and whatever other factors led to your decision to not have children. I for one would rather wake up 30 years from now and regret not having children than to have children and be right about
This is a special and sacred space where thoughts and feelings are shared about being a CHILDFREE BLACK WOMAN! Black childfree women are apart of a unique and steadily increasing; yet, often forgotten club! But Sistah, we see you, we value you, we are you! We dispel the "Old Maid" myth and share our truth with a touch of humor! We are wonderfully made and living our best childfree life! We want you to remember this, "Womanhood is NOT synonymous with Motherhood!"