Singles with no children: are they lonely, depressed, and alone in later life?

I had the possibility of creating a completely different future for myself.

Being childless by choice (childfree) is gaining acceptance for both women and men, and postponing motherhood until late in life has resulted in more women becoming childless by circumstance.

When I was 26, I was married to a man whom I adored and who treasured me. We talked about names, how to raise them, what our values were. I considered suicide, but came to realize that life on any terms was more attractive than death. I walked away from everything I thought was vital to my happiness.

I never understood why women who want kids of their own wait decades.

I move fast though, I tend to ask for kids after 6 months to a year together. For me, being a mother was of the highest importance. There are health risks for the mother and the baby after a certain age.