@opusreality: Some people choose not to have children because they’ve already spent a lifetime being parents - to their own parents. Their childhood was consumed by adult responsibilities, emotional labor, and duties they were not meant to carry. The good ol’ childhood parentification. When people ask about your choice to live child-free, they don’t see the years you’ve already spent parenting. There were responsibilities that were never yours to bear. They praised you for your maturity and they called you wise beyond your years, but nobody asked why you had to be. You deserved a childhood free from carrying others’ emotional baggage. Your experience is valid. ❝ Opus Reality 🎥 Content includes third-party material used for commentary/parody purposes. All rights belong to their respective owners.