Reply #32: My SO and I made that decision in 1985

[Mabel Dodge]

We took a look at the world in 1985 and couldn’t justify bringing kids into it then. Over population was our biggest reason, but as time went on, some very personal reasons reinforced our decision. My SO became disabled and I became the provider for both of us.

Now looking back, it was the best decision we could have made. We can provide for ourselves physically and financially, not something we could have done with children.

There are plenty of children on this earth, there is no shortage. Think about the impact the child will have on the world, on you, on your SO, and what impact the times will have on your child.

I believe times are getting tougher, I hope I'm wrong but if I had it to do all over again I'd make the same decision, just my two cents worth.