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She doesn’t know any mums that are happy

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Yousaiditnotme · 29/03/2025 22:28

Did anyone hear/see Chappell Roan’s podcast about not wanting kids?
She was saying how all her friends with kids were just living in hell, how she doesn’t see anyone happy with kids, how there’s no light in their eyes etc.

I thought it was interesting, any thoughts?

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Orangemintcream · 29/03/2025 22:31

I’m sure plenty are. I’m sure plenty are happy while finding it hard too.

I also think - and there have been threads on here about it - that some women wouldn’t make the same choices if they had their time again once they’ve actually lived and realised how difficult it is.

There have also been threads from shell shocked mothers asking when it gets better or if it being this hard is normal. And often the answer is yes it is this hard - people just don’t talk so much about those bits.

Personally no way in hell would I wreck myself and have to deal with a wailing baby day and night. Or an older child come to that. I was never bothered about kids and after reading a bit on here I was absolutely certain about not wanting them.