The internet’s been buzzing lately in response to Chelsea Handler’s comedy bits in The Daily Show, specifically her callouts to being a woman who has chosen not to be a mother. As a childfree woman myself, here are 5 of truths about childfree life that weren’t displayed through comedy.
The Life of a Childfree Woman: What Chelsea Was Trying to Tell You Read More »
Your tendency is your default response to expectations, and the way we manage expectations from our selves and others can be explained through some combination of four tendencies: Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel. I’m not surprised to know I’m an Obliger.
Writing with My Natural Tendency: How to Work with Myself, Not Against Myself Read More »
Last year, the major conflicts of my personal life were resolved, and I finally felt at peace with my life. Now that I’m where I feel I belong, I want to make the best of it, and for me, that begins with connection.
My Word for 2022: CONNECTION Read More »
It’s weird to think my life “changed” before it really got started. After all, at 17, you’re at the beginning. You finally start seeing who you are and can be, and you choose an initial direction for your adult life. My initial direction wasn’t so free, and it took me a long time to heal my inner 17-year old. I helped her through writing.
Dear 17-Year-Old Me, You’re Alright, Kid Read More »
I’m childfree. This means I’m a person who chooses not to have or raise children. It’s not a common choice, and because of that, I’ve been navigating some challenges to my adult friendships.
Not a Parent – Friendship Tips When You’re Childfree Read More »
My parents come from different ethnic backgrounds, and just because my blood has roots in different parts of the world, I considered myself part of those cultures, too. But culture is more than talking points or things your RELATIVES do. Culture takes personal work, too.
Not Latina Enough: Cultural Identity That Isn’t Authentic Read More »
“Write what you know.” It’s an overused phrase that doesn’t really tell writers anything. Or does it?
Writing Life – There’s Truth in What You Know Read More »
During this pandemic, I’ve been thinking a lot about graduating high school seniors – who they were going to be before the pandemic and how the pandemic will change who they become.
Summer 2020: The Summer That Wasn’t Read More »