They all ask the questions.
Do you have kids?
Why don’t you have children?
Don’t you want children?
When are you going to settle down and have a family?
What if your partner wants them?
I don’t know what I’d do without mine.
You’re getting old, better hurry up!
Does not having kids make you feel less like a woman?
Don’t you like kids?
Won’t you regret this?
Won’t you be unfulfilled?
Isn’t that selfish?
Does your husband have a problem with that?
What will you do when you’re old?
Is this a phase?
Will you change your mind?
Don’t you want to have a family?
What do you do with all your free time?
What if your parents hadn’t had kids?
Don’t you want a little version of yourself?
Aren’t you worried about your life lacking purpose?
When you have one, you’ll understand.
Are you worried about being a family dead-end?
Well said. Now if you could only come up with something to muzzle insensitive adults.
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That would be lovely!
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One of my best friends did a post covering these topics on her blog about navigating infertility. I know that the reason behind not having children is different for everyone, but I found her post helpful. In it, she gave ways that others can be sensitive to everyone’s journey and turn their well-meaning words into positivity. Check it out: https://scienceplusmiracles.com/?p=279
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Thank you for sharing that! Very heplful.
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