Maybe it’s out age that makes us notice it more and not being mom’s ourselves that call our attention to it.
In my case it’s infertility. But it doesn’t matter if it’s infertility or if it’s by choice. You’re still being told you are incomplete.
]]>There’s so much I agree with here but I was just on my way to bed so I’ll have to come back to comment in more depth tomorrow.
]]>I also think that this cult of motherhood atmosphere makes women who choose NOT to have children question themselves and also receive unwelcomed scorn or pity from others. Just because I choose not to be a mother doesn’t mean I’m less valuable or special, just like fathers are no less valuable or special than mothers. (end rant)
My sister once said to me that being a parent is both a selfISH act as a selfLESS one in her experience (mother of 3). It’s a shame many people refuse to admit the former and hype up the latter, as it furthers a culture of guilt trips and perfectionist traps for both mothers and fathers alike.
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