Watching all the joy they get from being surrounded by such a large, loving family looks really wonderful, and I fear that without children or grandchildren of my own, such an idyllic scenario will be out of my reach when I’m old. We all stop by regularly to help them out with things that have become difficult, like changing high-up light bulbs or carrying heavy groceries, and frequently enjoy big family gatherings. My grandmother, 86, and grandfather, 91, live in the same city as two of their kids and most of their 11 grandchildren - including me. ![]() In our society, we’re really only given one narrative about how to be an old person, and it’s one I am intimately familiar with. For one, I wonder who will take care of me when I’m an old woman - a question people seem to bring up anytime I reveal my plans to skip motherhood. ![]() Most of the time, I feel secure about my decision to never have children. I’m 33 and childless, and I’m pretty sure I want to remain that way forever.
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