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Our society assumes everyone will have or want to have kids. However, not everyone has the active biological clock. Not only did I not - and never felt (52 now) - the clock, I also chose not to have kids, chose not to add to overpopulation, and admitedly am selfish in my lifestyle. I never felt pressure in my 20s or 30s, and lived with a guy in my 20s who also did not want kids.

I do love being an aunt! And I'm hoping they might want to do a little to help me when I'm older and need help.

posted 2 years, 7 months ago
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