As an American in Paris, people often say to me “You’re so lucky you live in France.” And, my reaction is always the same: “But, it’s not luck. It’s choice.” I didn’t wake up one day and find myself in this amazing city. I was persistent, resourceful and willing to take certain risks to achieve the life I want. This is of course an ongoing process that goes beyond living in France. I’ve never striven to be conventional because staying true to myself and living according to my own standards is one of my dearly-held personal values. To me, respect for personal choice is essential.
And that includes my choice not to have children.
In the childfree by choice debate…
