I'm a proud, child-free cat lady. Children are still important to me — I just don't want any of my own.

• 05/31/2024, 10:31 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Christina Wyman

I am a 44-year-old child-free woman and certified cat lady. My list of reasons for not having children is as varied and gruesome as the day is long. I grew up in a home defined by chaos, emotional invalidation, substance misuse, and financial insecurity.