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happy international childfree day; now go tell tita i’m not “just going through a phase”
August 1st is for us. for every woman who’s ever had to awkwardly laugh off a “you’ll regret it one day.”for every man who’s ever been told he’s “wasting good genes.”for every person who sat through a family reunion silently screaming internally because someone asked again: “wala ka pa rin anak?” today is for…
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childfree story: Anj on choosing peace over pain
here’s Anj, sharing why her decision to be childfree goes beyond choice – rooted in deep moral conviction and a clear-eyed view of life’s harsh realities. Anj’s story i’m 38, married, and work in PR here in the Philippines. i consider myself not just childfree but an antinatalist; i believe it’s morally wrong to…
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childfree story: K on choosing control over chaos
here’s k, sharing why deciding to be childfree wasn’t just a teenage phase but a deeply personal stand shaped by real life – and why she’s still owning it at 30. K’s story i grew up in a household with five siblings. our parents barely made ends meet and relied a lot on relatives…
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childfree story: Yana on owning fear and finding freedom in choice
here’s Yana, sharing why choosing to be childfree wasn’t about convenience – it was a brave, deeply personal decision that defied expectations and stereotypes. Yana’s story i’m Yana, 30, an accounting analyst from Rizal, Philippines. recently, i married the life of my life! and while many expect marriage to mean kids, for me, being…
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why “who will take care of you when you’re old?” is a garbage argument
i’ve lost track of how many times someone’s hit me with it: “but who’s going to take care of you when you’re old?” like opting out of parenthood is some wild, short-sighted move that guarantees i’ll rot alone in a nursing home. let’s be honest, that question isn’t about concern. it’s a guilt trip…
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being childfree is not a trauma response (but so what if it was?)
every time i say i don’t want kids, someone asks, “what happened to you?” as if choosing a childfree lifestyle must be the result of some deep-seated trauma. but the thing is… even if it were, so what? why is it acceptable to have children as a means of healing, but choosing not to…
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“you’ll never know real love”—say that again and i’ll show you rage
i’ve lost count of how many times i’ve heard it: “you’ll never know real love until you have a child.” it’s usually said with a smug smile, as if they’ve just unlocked some secret level of human emotion that i, a childfree woman, couldn’t possibly comprehend. lmfaooo cool. so i guess everything i’ve felt,…
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parents vs. childfree: who is really selfish?
we live in a world where choices about having kids or not are heavily scrutinized. parents are often seen as selfless, sacrificing their lives for the next generation. on the other hand, childfree individuals get slapped with the “selfish” label for choosing to live without kids. but who’s really selfish? let’s tear apart these…
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10 ways to pamper yourself as childfree
it’s august, and the back-to-school chaos is in full swing. while parents are knee-deep in school supplies and carpool schedules, those of us who are childfree by choice get to savor the freedom we’ve embraced. let’s talk about why we’re unapologetically thriving, especially during this hectic season, and how we can pamper ourselves in…
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maternity leave envy: let’s talk about unfair workplace perks
maternity leave envy is real. there, i said it. as a childfree employee, i can’t help but notice the glaring discrepancies in workplace perks. while my friends who are parents enjoy extended leaves and flexible schedules, i’m left wondering why my choices are less valued. it’s time to have an honest conversation about the…
