“What a breath of fresh air. I’m a 31 year old woman working in natural resources. I’ve never wanted to have kids. Childfree means getting to follow my dreams - traveling and spending my time enjoying and protecting the natural world.
I absolutely can’t stand people telling me “you’ll change your mind.” No. I watched my mom give birth when I was 10, and I’m fully aware of how awful pregnancy is and what a crushing commitment children are. I 100% believe having one would ruin my life and my finances, and I refuse to bring a child into this world who I will resent every day because it has robbed me of everything I loved and ruined my body.
Furthermore, I’m not proud of the state of the planet that we as a society are passing on to the next generation. To paraphrase Jane Goodall said, “We have not inherited this planet from our parents, we’ve stolen it from our children, and we continue stealing it.”
At this stage when my friends tell me they are having kids, I smile and then find new friends because they’ve all become too busy and overburdened to hang out, go climbing, or grab a beer. I will pass on the kids, and keep the fun thanks!
So thanks to everyone involved in this podcast. I will share with all my friends!”
Mustang Erin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/21