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The Power of Choosing Not to Have Children
Despite societal norms, choosing not to have children, especially in the late 60s and early 70s, was extraordinary. This decision was made by a woman who experienced a difficult childhood lacking joy and agency. She made a deliberate choice not to have kids at the age of 20, which was a remarkable decision considering the time period. In contrast, the speaker's mother highlighted that during her generation, the thought of not having children never occurred to her.