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History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: Helen Mirren confronts the final female taboo [View all]beac
(9,992 posts)6. I knew I didn't want children from a young age and was repeatedly told my "bio clock" would kick in
and I'd then be baby-crazed. Never happened and, as I am in peri-menopuase, never will. And I am perfectly happy.
Interesting that they mention Henry VIII in the article. Of course, we all know it was his contribution that wasn't making boy babies, but he may have also had Kells Syndrome, thus explaining why six wives/many mistresses and only four children (3 legit, one out-of-wedlock) but many miscarriages:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110303153114.htm#
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And some of us were born with genetic conditions (in my case EDS) we didn't want to pass on, and
LiberalLoner
Feb 2013
#2
i love i had the opportunity to be a mother. and i was perfectly happy when i was not a mom.
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#3
I really admire your sense of responsibility. I see people around me who never took that into
lunamagica
Feb 2013
#46
i am blunt and straight forward and not shy. i ask.... i like to learn. BUT... this is one of
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#11
my mom, 3 in 3 yrs. all in october. lol. dont know how you women made it thru, sane. nt
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#63
It wasn't easy but I'd love to have those days back again. Lot of work but lot of pleasure too.
Little Star
Feb 2013
#66
I knew I didn't want children from a young age and was repeatedly told my "bio clock" would kick in
beac
Feb 2013
#6
i was 33 before having the first. didnt marry until 32. i never had anyone say anything let alone
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#13
geez, i know that. my brother raised his daughter. he approached with abstinence.
seabeyond
Feb 2013
#19
When you see a thread title with "Helen Mirren" and "taboo", I had very different expectations
Yavin4
Feb 2013
#22
I know some people who think they are better people simply because they have had children.
CrispyQ
Feb 2013
#56
I was her. Never had that instinct. Never gave in to the expectant taunts.
ProfessionalLeftist
Feb 2013
#73