On a Tangent

A space to share our experiences and thoughts.

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Seth Rogen: True and Child-Free

Seth Rogen is a man who is open about his and his wife, Lauren Miller’s, desire not to have children. And that is what makes me love him even more.

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Monsters, Misfits, and the Childless*: A Troubling Cinematic Trend

Forming a family and having children is often portrayed as a key part of a fulfilling life. Many hold this to be true. But what happens when this dream doesn't come true? A study explores how films portray involuntary childlessness and how these portrayals contribute to the stigma of those without children.

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Falling in love with solo travel

I wasn’t always comfortable with the idea of travelling by myself. If I couldn’t find a friend to travel with, I didn’t go. Then I happened across a book …

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Elon Musk’s Hate-On for the Child-Free

Musk agreed that the right to vote should be restricted to only parents. He had previously commented that “the childless have little stake in the future.” 

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What is your legacy if you don’t have kids?

I am deeply dissatisfied with the idea that my life's “long-lasting impact” could be based on anything other than my actions and their outcomes. I’m sure many parents feel the same way. 

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Dear Employers: Do Better.

Many of us without children feel we get the short end of the stick regarding employer expectations when it comes to “taking one for the team.”

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The Purpose of a Woman’s Body

Recently, Thessaly La Force made a statement in Vogue that caused such a visceral reaction that I felt compelled to address it.

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