I'm 27. I became a caregiver for my grandfather with alzheimer's right out of college, after he died last year my grandmother could no longer physically care for herself, so now I am taking care of her. I wasn't really excited about having kids before I became a caregiver, but I can't see myself wanting to have any now.
I was just wondering if anyone else felt the same way.
I've had several relationships, but each one already had children and wa a single mom or wanted children.
I was always very shy and sensitive in a good way but waited until 39 yrs old to find my mate.
Connie has grown children and grandchildren so we were free to dedicate our lives to the service of the elders.
It caused great contention in the family because my eldest brother of three was greedy selfish and grabby from the get go.
He married a similar wife.
Middle brother was in the Navy and a druggie and drunkard.
However, God saw fit to provide for us in the midst of it all.
I'm kinda of a sad sack and have always been depressed since my teens.
Very creative and ended up in psych wards many times.
Kinda wished I married in my 20's with a gal who didn't want kids - but it didn't happen that way.
I love peace and quiet and a stress free life.
I'm able to get a few extra nods in the morning if I like.
It's a very sick world and getting worse.
Competition and violence seem to rule.
I'm grateful I didn't have any kids.
-- Burt B.
My parents were also bad with money. They were very irresponsible. So I feel people need to really be aware before they have children. It is a huge commitment.
My husband also had a caregiving childhood. We've been married over 25 years and are very glad we've not had any children.