#internationalchildfreeday

[waterstoreblog]

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[laceypruett]

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When I started babysitting, I read books about caring for babies. I was a naturally-good caretaker of ages 3 to 8 because of my own childhood & caring for my sisters, but babies scared me. 

When I learned I was going to be an aunt, I worked & studied to understand what my sisters were going through, so I could best support them. (I even got a whooping cough vax I didn’t want, so I could be one of the first to hold my nieces & nephews.) When I married a man with kids, I started studying up on blending families, so I could be the best support to him. (By the way, I’ve got a new book to add to this collection now—mine.) When I started volunteering with families in need, abused children, and domestic violence victims, I started reading about what can possibly go so wrong, and I did some personal work on my immediate judgement of abusers. The family unit has always been valuable to me, but as I went through life, I saw how it can all go sideways, too. My decision to not have children has so many legs, and what I experienced when I started sharing this decision was largely judgement and misunderstanding. Nobody “studied up” or tried to understand me or this decision better. That was a bummer after a lifetime of supporting those who opt to become parents. 

I forged through and found my own supportive network, and my world opened up even bigger, with both moms & non-moms in the mix. One of these friends, Tanya, started an international magazine to share more of this childfree lifestyle, and I am proud of her.  

As a writer, author, and generally kind person, I feel we all should share our stories in a more authentic way. If you’re busy learning, sharing and supporting, there is very little time for judgement & misunderstanding. It’s nice here.  The latest issue (with an article from me included) can be found here. It’s a great read and perspective for everyone—parents and non-parents alike. 

[shayberz]

In honor of today, a day I’ll always enjoy celebrating. 🥳 #internationalchildfreeday #childfree #celebrate https://www.instagram.com/p/CSDfczdrMnW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[snakelady]

I don’t usually “rub it in,” but this is my day! 😁 Happy #internationalchildfreeday! I’ve never wanted kids. I never will. I’m too old now. And I don’t reGRETA thing! #iDoWhatIWant #childfree #childfreebychoice #childfreelife #childfreeandlovingit #childfree4life #NotChildlessButChildFree #nokids #DINKs #happiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CDW1ISdM1rd/?igshid=tj1zwr1an3gu

[hyper-red]

Happy International Childfree Day, everyone :) #internationalchildfreeday #childfree #goose https://www.instagram.com/p/B0oaWjRhGQm/?igshid=fa9vghd6togk

[daretodreamwithwendy]

OMGoodness! There is sooooo much going on today! It is a brand new month and we are celebrating !! It just makes me smile and some days lately that has been a struggle. So tell me...WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? This month is also Today is

[theinvinciblebookworm]

#childfree #internationalchildfreeday #noiwontchangemymind #happy

[snakelady]

I don’t usually “rub it in,” but this is my day! 😁 Happy #internationalchildfreeday! I’ve never wanted kids. I never will. I’m too old now. And I don’t reGRETA thing! #iDoWhatIWant #childfree #childfreebychoice #childfreelife #childfreeandlovingit #childfree4life #NotChildlessButChildFree #nokids #DINKs #happiness https://www.instagram.com/p/CDW1CEiMBQE/?igshid=v02w1k68qe61

[snakelady]

I don’t usually “rub it in,” but this is my day! 😁 Happy #internationalchildfreeday! I’ve never wanted kids. I never will. I’m too old now. And I don’t reGRETA thing! #iDoWhatIWant #childfree #childfreebychoice #childfreelife #childfreeandlovingit #childfree4life #NotChildlessButChildFree #nokids #DINKs #happy https://www.instagram.com/p/CDW0vDEs2Q1/?igshid=66rqqo7oi9vg

[snakelady]

Or a chemist... 🤓 I don’t usually “rub it in,” but this is my day! 😁 Happy #internationalchildfreeday! I’ve never wanted kids. I never will. I’m too old now. And I don’t reGRETA thing! #iDoWhatIWant #childfree #childfreebychoice #childfreelife #childfreeandlovingit #childfree4life #NotChildlessButChildFree #nokids #DINKs #happy https://www.instagram.com/p/CDW0n97sYUh/?igshid=pvds58f1k03h

[snakelady]

I don’t usually “rub it in,” but this is my day! 😁 Happy #internationalchildfreeday! I’ve never wanted kids. I never will. I’m too old now. And I don’t reGRETA thing! #iDoWhatIWant #childfree #childfreebychoice #childfreelife #childfreeandlovingit #childfree4life #NotChildlessButChildFree #nokids #DINKs #happy (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDW0dzjsakk/?igshid=15l5pd74rfeag

[snakelady]

Happy #internationalchildfreeday! #sleepingIn! (at Durham, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDVqXDHsanT/?igshid=z7ki3e750nkj

[shayberz]

Happy #internationalchildfreeday! I was pressured by friends, family, and even by my ex husband to have kids but in the end I’m glad I secretly took my birth control and stayed true to my decision. I’m thankful I was given a choice of what type of lifestyle I wanted. :) #thankful #childfree #childfreebychoice https://www.instagram.com/p/B0ogBRxnmrJ/?igshid=1fy9ibdy2whhw