Many people believe that having children is what gives life meaning, but not everyone chooses that path. More and more people are living childfree by choice, yet society often treats them as if they’re missing something. This judgment can come from friends, colleagues, or even family. Recently, a reader wrote to us about being treated as less important simply because she chose not to have children.
Michelle’s letter:
Hi,
I (42) am single and childfree. My three sisters have families. My parents decided to split the inheritance three ways, leaving me only their car…