I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been on the receiving end of raised eyebrows and pointed questions when I’ve shared my decision to remain childfree. The reactions have run the gamut from genuine curiosity to open disapproval, often peppered with a common refrain: “You’ll regret this one day. You’ll change your mind.” Despite society’s persistent doubts, I stand firm in my belief that I won’t regret being childfree. For many childfree women, this conviction is deeply rooted in our understanding of our lives, needs, and aspirations—an unwavering faith in our own instincts.

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been on the receiving end of raised eyebrows and pointed questions when I’ve shared my decision to remain childfree. The reactions have run the gamut from genuine curiosity to open disapproval, often peppered with a common refrain: “You’ll regret this one day. You’ll change your mind.” Despite society’s persistent doubts, I stand firm in my belief that I won’t regret being childfree. For many childfree women, this conviction is deeply rooted in our understanding of our lives, needs, and aspirations—an unwavering faith in our own instincts.