Month: September 2016
Life as a non-parent in a parent-centred world
A blog by my friend Milly.
There’s an article doing the rounds on Facebook called ‘Seven Things Women Without Children Want Moms to Know’. It’s a decent article, I’ve seen a few times in the past year, and I’d recommend any parent to read it to open their understanding of what it’s like for those of us who live without children.
I’m a non-parent, and after reading it, I felt I had a few things to add. These are just my perspectives and I don’t claim to speak for all non-parents.
Let me choose
Sometimes I want to be around children, sometimes I don’t. Let me choose, and let me change my mind.
In the ‘Seven Things.’ blog, one participant said:
“I’ve rarely been invited to dinner parties at homes with people with kids. Or to life festivities: confirmations, holiday celebrations, graduations, etc. I’d like to be invited. Please let me decide if I…
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Walking through the trees
Walking through the trees on tiptoe
Collecting fallen leaves.
Trying not to wake Gruffalo
Best to leave him asleep.
Finding mushrooms (or fairy seats)
You can look but don’t eat.
This twig a branch for owls to stand
Or could it be Stick Man?
The air is heavy with wood-smoke.
Hard to see but so real
Just like
Hope.
Blackberries
Why are all the best ones just
Out of reach?
You stretch over the fence
Fingers extended
Face determined.
Nearly there…
Got one!
You eat greedily.
Purple juice stains your lips.
Delicious.
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