#025: Oops, I Forgot To Have Kids…Or Did I? With Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey
When I asked in two FB groups: ”What are your thoughts on choosing to NOT have kids OR being on the fence?” I got 200 responses in under 30 minutes.
I don’t know if I did the topic justice but the aim was to demonstrate alongside my guest Clarissa that everyone has the right to find their joy regardless where it comes from; kids or no kids and that choosing to have kids or not are both natural and both need to be respected.
We cover:
The different reasons people choose to not have kids.
We also cover the reasons people don’t have kids such as infertility and why asking: “When are you going to have kids?” isn’t always welcomed.
When it’s ok and when it’s not, to ask someone if they want kids or why they don’t want them.
Not having kids does not mean we’re lacking or that something is wrong with us.
How to deal with intrusive or inquisitive questions around your situation of not having kids.
Why it’s even more pressure to have children when you’re married.
I read some of the submissions I received from men and women around this topic.
It’s ok for parents to mourn their life pre-kids, it doesn't make them bad or selfish parents.
This conversation could go on for hours, there are so many more things we could have covered but this was a start, I hope this episode is beneficial!
If you like this episode you may like: 4. It's Not Me, It's You - Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey
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