On a Tangent

A space to share our experiences and thoughts.

Alysia Christiaen Alysia Christiaen

That Damn Question

I am a child-free woman in the workforce and damn proud, and even more damn happy, with my decision not to have kids. Despite my confidence in my decision to not have children being the right one for me, being asked, “Do you have kids?” immediately makes me feel uncomfortable.

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Alysia Christiaen Alysia Christiaen

How to Answer that Damn Question

If you read my inaugural blog, then you know that “that damn question” is “Do you have kids?” Here, I want to tackle how to answer that damn question.

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