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History of Feminism
In reply to the discussion: Helen Mirren confronts the final female taboo [View all]CrispyQ
(36,460 posts)76. You are the first person with kids that I've ever heard say that.
How refreshing. I think there are many parents who feel the same, but it's not acceptable to admit it. And ditto with my mother. I think she would have chosen the same.
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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