“Choosing Freedom or Facing Fury? The ‘Selfish’ Millennial Sparking Debate Over a Child-Free Life”
Natalie had always been chasing what it meant to live a fulfilling life
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@nattythebratty Call me selfish idc. Have a great day #nokids#dink#putmefirst#travel#adulting#travellife#fyp#youdoyou#mindyourbusiness♬ original sound – NATALIE
Thankfully, many of her loved ones are supportive of her decision—including her own mother.
A few netizens also came to her defense.
“People are just mad you were not brainwashed and indoctrinated into thinking about woman’s value is only as a mother or wife,” one person wrote.
Another applauded, “I have children. However, I’m so proud of this generation of women that have actually THOUGHT about having kids. Not merely having them as a ‘natural’ progress of life or obligation.”
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“I have 2 grown (perfect) children and looking back i feel so selfish for bringing them in to this F’up world. Our food, environment, government etc is scary,” a third noted.
Natalie has made it clear that she is, in no way, shaming those who are mothers or want to be mothers someday — rather, she’s sharing what she believes to be her path to living a life with meaning.
From “snob” to “selfish,” people on TikTok were ruthless as they labeled the New Yorker
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“The ability to live life entirely on my own terms can challenge the traditional narrative, which might make some people uncomfortable,” she admitted. “It’s your life so don’t let societal pressure push you into something you may regret.
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