childfree

Stupid people who assume you party all day

silverwing84 wrote in childfree Oct 23, 2015 22:27

because you don't want kids. Fuck off and die ( Read more... )

"Who will take care of you when you're old?" ... yeah right ...

kitszoo wrote in childfree Sep 09, 2015 14:57

OK, I've heard this one, and I'm sure many of y'all have. The classic bingo of "But who will take care of you when you're olllllllllld ( Read more... )

So is it REALLY different when it's your own?

silverwing84 wrote in childfree Sep 07, 2015 23:41

This post is honestly difficult for me to write because I'm worried about my friend and I don't want to be a Judgy McJudgerson. But...*sigh* this is a safe space where I can attempt to articulate this. And also illustrate why that bingo "But it's different when it's your own!" is complete bullshit ( Read more... )

What would you tell your younger self?

theauthentic wrote in childfree Aug 30, 2015 00:03

Thinking about my childhood now while I am writing those lines, I realize that I have traveled a lot as a child and changed probably too many houses before I have even reached my teens… Funny enough to think about it this way, but I if my family has ever had a family tradition it was definitely moving around like gypsies every year or two ( Read more... )

My Childfree Philosophy

theauthentic wrote in childfree Aug 29, 2015 23:36

Children are a blessing. Possibly the biggest blessing on earth - and in no way am I going to disagree with this common opinion. Moreover - I completely agree with it, which is exactly why I think my choice was so important ( Read more... )

Something to give you all a chuckle . . . it doesn't have to be dogs, can be any other animal :)

lizzibelle30 wrote in childfree Aug 21, 2015 19:27

http://www.buzzfeed.com/elainawahl/dogs-are-better-than-babies#.wv177Wr0o

( For the link phobic )

Rant: biological function vs dream career

ktm234 wrote in childfree Aug 20, 2015 13:45

Sorry folks, I really need to vent. I've been a silent reader of this community for a while now and it has brought me joy and the much needed realization that many others feel like me. I hope you forgive me for writing anonymously. Academia is a very small world ( Read more... )

parents, rants, grandparents

I have a life too dammit!

myrren wrote in childfree Aug 07, 2015 13:56

I'm getting really sick of the attitudes of some people at work. It seems some people think that because I don't have kids that I should work extra hours at the drop of a hat as "I don't have kids or child care to worry about ( Read more... )

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creampuff090 wrote in childfree Jul 24, 2015 20:28

Hello everyone, so I have a thing to share. My sisters are always like "you give up too easily" or when we're fighting they'll be like "I hate that you give up." Usually what they mean by that is this: Just earlier, my sister wanted to play MarioKart and I didn't want to. Now they always complain, I will say no and give a definitive no, but do they ( Read more... )

annoyed siblings

Update from my last entry- good news!

silverwing84 wrote in childfree Jul 17, 2015 21:15

Aunt Flo arrived and not a moment too soon. :D I'm sprog-free! THANK GOD ( Read more... )